Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
moaensis
ID:
1318893

Status:
valid

Authors:
Borhidi & O.Muñiz

Source:
ipni

Year:
1976

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Acad. Sci. Hung. 21: 223 (1975 publ. 1976)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001331347

Common Names

  • Reynosia
  • Moaensis
  • Reynosia moaensis

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Description

Reynosia moaensis (also called Moa Reynosia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It has a stem that is up to 1 meter tall and white flowers that are up to 2 cm in diameter. It grows in sunny and humid habitats, such as savannas and forests.

Uses & Benefits

Reynosia moaensis is an ornamental plant that is often used in gardens and landscaping. It can also be used as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Reynosia moaensis is white and has five petals. The seed is small and round with a dark brown color. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Reynosia moaensis is a perennial herb that grows in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil in spring or early summer. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall and planted in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Reynosia moaensis

Reynosia moaensis is native to the Andes Mountains in South America, including Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Reynosia moaensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Reynosia moaensis?

Reynosia moaensis

What is the common name of Reynosia moaensis?

Moa Reynosia

What is the habitat of Reynosia moaensis?

Dry, rocky slopes

Species in the Rhamnaceae family

Adolphia californica, Adolphia infesta, Alphitonia pomaderroides, Alphitonia carolinensis, Alphitonia excelsa, Alphitonia ferruginea, Alphitonia franguloides, Alphitonia incana, Alphitonia macrocarpa, Alphitonia marquesensis, Alphitonia neocaledonica, Alphitonia petriei, Alphitonia philippinensis, Alphitonia ponderosa, Alphitonia whitei, Alphitonia zizyphoides, Alphitonia oblata, Alvimiantha tricamerata, Ampelozizyphus guaquirensis, Ampelozizyphus amazonicus, Ampelozizyphus kuripacorum, Araracuara vetusta, Auerodendron acuminatum, Auerodendron acunae, Auerodendron cubense, Auerodendron glaucescens, Auerodendron jamaicense, Auerodendron martii, Auerodendron northropianum, Auerodendron pauciflorum, Auerodendron reticulatum, Auerodendron truncatum, Bathiorhamnus capuronii, Bathiorhamnus dentatus, Bathiorhamnus macrocarpus, Bathiorhamnus reticulatus, Bathiorhamnus vohemarensis, Bathiorhamnus cryptophorus, Bathiorhamnus louvelii, Berchemia annamensis, Berchemia arisanensis, Berchemia barbigera, Berchemia brachycarpa, Berchemia burmanniana, Berchemia cinerascens, Berchemia compressicarpa, Berchemia discolor, Berchemia edgeworthii, Berchemia elmeri, Berchemia flavescens,

References

Attila Borhidi (b.1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Borhidi' in the authors string.
Onaney Muñiz Gutiérrez (1937-2002): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.Muñiz' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:718101-1: Based on the initial data import