Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
depressa
ID:
373707

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Baill.) Chatrou

Source:
cmp

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Changing Genera : 159 (1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000373039



Common Names

  • Mosannona depressa
  • Depressa Mosannona
  • Mosannona Depressa


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Description

Mosannona depressa (also called Depressed Mosannona, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Annonaceae family. It is a small tree, growing up to 8m tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 20cm. It is native to the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia, and is found in the lowland forests of Thailand, Laos, and Vietnam. It prefers moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Mosannona depressa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural insect repellent.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Mosannona depressa sub. abscondita (Chatrou) Chatrou
Mosannona depressa sub. depressa

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mosannona depressa is a small, white, five-petaled flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedlings are slender, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mosannona depressa can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a potting mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Mosannona depressa

Mosannona depressa can be found in tropical Africa.

Mosannona depressa FAQ

What is the common name of Mosannona depressa?

Depressed mosannona

What is the scientific name of Depressed mosannona?

Mosannona depressa

What is the natural habitat of Mosannona depressa?

Tropical and subtropical regions of Mexico

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

Henri Ernest Baillon (1827-1895): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baill.' 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:1003577-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.