Status:
valid
Authors:
J.C.Huber ex J.B.Silveira & Secco
Source:
ipni
Year:
2015
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 202: 259 (2015)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001341889
Description
Moutabea floribunda (also called Floribunda Moutabea, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to tropical regions of South and Central America. It has large, lobed leaves and showy, white flowers with purple centers. It is found in tropical forests, disturbed areas, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Moutabea floribunda is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant and has been used to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomach problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Moutabea floribunda has small, white flowers with yellow centers and a sweet, fragrant scent. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate with a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Moutabea floribunda is a perennial shrub native to South America. It can be propagated by division or by seed. When propagating by division, the plant should be divided into several pieces, each with at least one root and one shoot. When propagating by seed, the seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept at a temperature of around 20-25°C. The seedlings should be kept in a bright, humid environment and should be watered regularly.
Where to Find Moutabea floribunda
Moutabea floribunda is native to Colombia.
Moutabea floribunda FAQ
What is the scientific name of Moutabea floribunda?
Moutabea floribunda
What is the family of Moutabea floribunda?
Melastomataceae
Where is Moutabea floribunda found?
Venezuela
Species in the Moutabea genus
Moutabea aculeata,
Moutabea guianensis,
Moutabea chodatiana,
Moutabea arianiae,
Moutabea angustifolia,
Moutabea excoriata,
Moutabea gentryi,
Moutabea victoriana,
Moutabea floribunda,
Moutabea pacifica,
Species in the Polygalaceae family
Acanthocladus brasiliensis,
Acanthocladus guayaquilensis,
Acanthocladus moyanoi,
Acanthocladus scleroxylon,
Acanthocladus tehuelchum,
Acanthocladus colombianus,
Acanthocladus dukei,
Acanthocladus pulcherrimus,
Acanthocladus santosii,
Acanthocladus dichromus,
Ancylotropis insignis,
Ancylotropis malmeana,
Asemeia grandiflora,
Asemeia ignatii,
Asemeia ilheotica,
Asemeia lindmaniana,
Asemeia marquesiana,
Asemeia martiana,
Asemeia monninoides,
Asemeia parietaria,
Asemeia pohliana,
Asemeia rhodoptera,
Asemeia glabra,
Asemeia hirsuta,
Asemeia apopetala,
Asemeia echinosperma,
Asemeia hondurana,
Asemeia securidaca,
Asemeia sphaerospora,
Asemeia tonsa,
Asemeia acuminata,
Asemeia extraaxillaris,
Asemeia galmeri,
Asemeia hebeclada,
Asemeia mollis,
Asemeia monticola,
Asemeia ovata,
Asemeia pseudohebeclada,
Asemeia tobatiensis,
Asemeia violacea,
Asemeia floribunda,
Atroxima afzeliana,
Atroxima liberica,
Badiera cubensis,
Badiera fuertesii,
Badiera oblongata,
Badiera penaea,
Badiera propinqua,
Badiera virgata,
Badiera subrhombifolia,