Status:
valid
Authors:
(D.R.Simpson) Chatrou
Source:
tro
Year:
1998
Citation Micro:
Changing Genera : 169 (1998)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001251065
Common Names
- Pachiteae Mosannona
- Mosannona Pachiteae
- Pachiteae Mosannona
Description
Mosannona pachiteae (also called Pachitea 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 pachiteae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to make herbal teas and as a medicinal plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Mosannona pachiteae is white and has five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Mosannona pachiteae 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 pachiteae
Mosannona pachiteae can be found in Costa Rica.
Mosannona pachiteae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mosannona pachiteae?
Mosannona pachiteae
What is the natural habitat of Mosannona pachiteae?
Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests
What are the common names of Mosannona pachiteae?
Pachitea false malmea, Pachitea's false malmea
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,