Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
costaricensis
ID:
1251723

Status:
valid

Authors:
(R.E.Fr.) Chatrou

Source:
tro

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Changing Genera : 157 (1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001251061



Common Names

  • Costaricensis Mosannona
  • Mosannona Costaricensis
  • Costaricensis Mosannona


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Description

Mosannona costaricensis (also called Costa Rican mosannona, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to Central and South America. It has small, white flowers and grows in dry, rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Mosannona costaricensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headaches, and stomach ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Mosannona costaricensis are yellow and have a tubular corolla. The seeds are small, black and ovoid in shape. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mosannona costaricensis is a slow-growing evergreen shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination. Once established, the plant should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.

Where to Find Mosannona costaricensis

Mosannona costaricensis can be found in Costa Rica.

Mosannona costaricensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mosannona costaricensis?

Mosannona costaricensis

What is the natural habitat of Mosannona costaricensis?

Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests

What are the common names of Mosannona costaricensis?

Costa Rican false malmea, Costa Rican false malmea

Species in the Annonaceae family

Afroguatteria bequaertii, Afroguatteria globosa, Afroguatteria discostigma, Alphonsea boniana, Alphonsea curtisii, Alphonsea cylindrica, Alphonsea elliptica, Alphonsea gaudichaudiana, Alphonsea hainanensis, Alphonsea havilandii, Alphonsea hortensis, Alphonsea javanica, Alphonsea johorensis, Alphonsea keithii, Alphonsea kinabaluensis, Alphonsea kingii, Alphonsea lucida, Alphonsea lutea, Alphonsea maingayi, Alphonsea malayana, Alphonsea mollis, Alphonsea monogyna, Alphonsea orthopetala, Alphonsea ovata, Alphonsea papuasica, Alphonsea philastreana, Alphonsea siamensis, Alphonsea sonlaensis, Alphonsea stenogyna, Alphonsea tonquinensis, Alphonsea tsangyanensis, Alphonsea ventricosa, Alphonsea zeylanica, Alphonsea borneensis, Alphonsea rugosa, Alphonsea glandulosa, Alphonsea pallida, Alphonsea annulata, Alphonsea isthmicola, Alphonsea longicarpa, Alphonsea phuwuaensis, Ambavia capuronii, Ambavia gerrardii, Anaxagorea acuminata, Anaxagorea allenii, Anaxagorea angustifolia, Anaxagorea borneensis, Anaxagorea brachycarpa, Anaxagorea brevipedicellata, Anaxagorea brevipes,

References

Robert Elias Fries (1876-1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.E.Fr.' in the authors string.
Laurentius Willem Chatrou (b.1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chatrou' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1003576-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.