Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
lujaei
ID:
247054

Status:
valid

Authors:
De Wild. & T.Durand

Source:
wcs

Year:
1901

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Roy. Bot. Belgique 40: 23 (1901)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000246386



Common Names

  • Motandra lujaei
  • Lujaei Motandra
  • Motandra Lujaei


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Description

Motandra lujaei (also called Motandra, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It typically grows in moist forests, woodlands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Motandra lujaei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Motandra lujaei is white and has a tubular shape. The seed is small and round. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Motandra lujaei is a perennial herb native to China. It can be propagated from seed or by division of the root system. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep them in a warm, sunny location. Water regularly and keep the soil moist. Once the seedlings have emerged, they can be transplanted into their permanent location.

Where to Find Motandra lujaei

Motandra lujaei is native to Colombia and Ecuador.

Motandra lujaei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Motandra lujaei?

Motandra lujaei

What is the common name of Motandra lujaei?

Unknown

What is the natural habitat of Motandra lujaei?

Tropical forests

Species in the Apocynaceae family

Acokanthera laevigata, Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera oppositifolia, Acokanthera rotundata, Acokanthera schimperi, Adenium boehmianum, Adenium multiflorum, Adenium obesum, Adenium oleifolium, Adenium swazicum, Adenium dhofarense, Aganosma breviloba, Aganosma cymosa, Aganosma gracilis, Aganosma lacei, Aganosma petelotii, Aganosma schlechteriana, Aganosma siamensis, Aganosma wallichii, Aganosma heynei, Alafia alba, Alafia barteri, Alafia benthamii, Alafia berrieri, Alafia calophylla, Alafia caudata, Alafia erythrophthalma, Alafia falcata, Alafia fuscata, Alafia insularis, Alafia intermedia, Alafia landolphioides, Alafia lucida, Alafia microstylis, Alafia multiflora, Alafia nigrescens, Alafia orientalis, Alafia parciflora, Alafia pauciflora, Alafia perrieri, Alafia schumannii, Alafia thouarsii, Alafia vallium, Alafia verschuereni, Alafia whytei, Alafia zambesiaca, Allamanda calcicola, Allamanda angustifolia, Allamanda blanchetii, Allamanda cathartica,

References

Émile Auguste Joseph De Wildeman (1866-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'De Wild.' in the authors string.
Théophile Alexis Durand (1855-1912): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.Durand' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:80377-1: Based on the initial data import