Moutabea gentryi - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gentryi
ID:
1257813
Status:
valid
Authors:
T.Wendt
Source:
tro
Year:
2000
Citation Micro:
Lundellia 3: 6 (2000)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001257151
Common Names
- Moutabea gentryi
- Gentry's Moutabea
- Gentry's Moutabea Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Moutabea gentryi (also called 'Gentry's Moutabea', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to Mexico and Central America. It has a woody stem and leaves that are up to 5 cm long. It is found in dry, rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Moutabea gentryi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Moutabea gentryi is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Moutabea gentryi is a low-growing, evergreen shrub native to the Chihuahuan Desert of Texas and northern Mexico. It is an easy-to-grow plant that requires full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by cuttings taken in late summer or early fall. Cuttings should be taken from the current year's growth and rooted in a sandy soil mix.
Where to Find Moutabea gentryi
Moutabea gentryi is native to the tropical regions of South America.
Moutabea gentryi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Moutabea gentryi?
Moutabea gentryi
What is the common name of Moutabea gentryi?
Gentry's Moutabea
What is the natural habitat of Moutabea gentryi?
Rainforest margins and open woodlands
Species in the Moutabea genus
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50183474: Based on the initial data import
Thomas Leighton Wendt (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.Wendt' in the authors string.