Status:
valid
Authors:
(Standl.) Chatrou
Source:
tro
Year:
1998
Citation Micro:
Changing Genera : 166 (1998)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001247863
Common Names
- Mosannona Hypoglauca
- Mosannona
- Mosannona Hypoglauca
Description
Mosannona hypoglauca (also called Chinese mosannona, among many other common names) is a species of shrub in the Sapranthaceae family. It is native to China and is found in forests, thickets, and along streams. It has oblong-ovate leaves which are glossy green on the upper surface and yellowish-green on the lower surface.
Uses & Benefits
Mosannona hypoglauca is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Mosannona hypoglauca has small, yellow-green flowers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have long, thin stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Mosannona hypoglauca is a fast-growing evergreen shrub that can reach up to 8 feet in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained, slightly acidic soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained potting mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a well-drained potting mix.
Where to Find Mosannona hypoglauca
Mosannona hypoglauca is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, including India, China, and Japan.
Mosannona hypoglauca FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mosannona hypoglauca?
Mosannona hypoglauca
What is the common name of Mosannona hypoglauca?
Hypoglaucous Mosannona
What is the natural habitat of Mosannona hypoglauca?
Tropical and subtropical forests of Central and South America
Species in the Mosannona genus
Mosannona papillosa,
Mosannona parva,
Mosannona depressa,
Mosannona garwoodiae,
Mosannona raimondii,
Mosannona pacifica,
Mosannona xanthochlora,
Mosannona vasquezii,
Mosannona maculata,
Mosannona hypoglauca,
Mosannona garwoodii,
Mosannona costaricensis,
Mosannona discolor,
Mosannona guatemalensis,
Mosannona pachiteae,
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,