Status:
valid
Authors:
Chatrou
Source:
tro
Year:
1998
Citation Micro:
Changing Genera : 170 (1998)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001244617
Common Names
- Mosannona pacifica
- Pacific Mosannona
- Mosannona
Description
Mosannona pacifica (also called Pacific Mosannona, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub found in tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America. It grows in moist, shady places and has small, white flowers with four petals and a yellow center. The leaves are lance-shaped and have a toothed margin.
Uses & Benefits
Mosannona pacifica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Mosannona pacifica has small, white flowers with a yellow centre. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and thin with oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Mosannona pacifica is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is a low-maintenance plant that can tolerate drought and is rarely affected by pests or diseases.
Where to Find Mosannona pacifica
Mosannona pacifica is native to the tropical forests of South America. It can be found in Ecuador and Peru.
Mosannona pacifica FAQ
What are the common names of Mosannona pacifica?
Pacific Mosannona
What is the growth habit of Mosannona pacifica?
It is an erect, clump-forming perennial.
What is the best soil type for Mosannona pacifica?
It prefers well-drained, sandy soil with a pH of 6.5-7.5.
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,