Status:
valid
Authors:
Chatrou
Source:
tro
Year:
1998
Citation Micro:
Changing Genera : 178 (1998)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001247788
Common Names
- Mosannona vasquezii
- Vasquezii Mosannona
- Mosannona Vasquezii
Description
Mosannona vasquezii (also called Mosannona, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is native to Mexico and Guatemala. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Mosannona vasquezii is used as an ornamental plant in aquariums and is also used to treat fever, rheumatism, and malaria.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Mosannona vasquezii is a small, yellow, and has five petals. The seed is a small, round, yellow-brown, and has a single seed inside. The seedlings are small, round, and yellow-green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Mosannona vasquezii is an annual herb that prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed. Seeds should be sown directly into the garden in the spring.
Where to Find Mosannona vasquezii
Mosannona vasquezii is found in Mexico and Central America.
Mosannona vasquezii FAQ
What are the common names of Mosannona vasquezii?
Mosannona vasquezii is commonly known as Vasquez's Mosannona.
What is the natural habitat of Mosannona vasquezii?
Mosannona vasquezii is native to Colombia.
What are the care requirements of Mosannona vasquezii?
Mosannona vasquezii requires bright, indirect light and moist, well-draining soil.
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,