Status:
valid
                
                
                    
Authors:
Wernham
                
                
                    
Source:
wcs
                
                
                    
Year:
1916
                
                
                    
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 54: 228 (1916)
                
                
                    
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000246387
                
             
            
            
                
                
                
            
            
            
                                    
                        Common Names
                        
                        - Motandra poecilophylla
 - Poecilophylla Motandra
 - Motandra Poecilophylla
                         
                     
                                
                
                    
                    
                    
                
                
                
                
                                    
                        Synonyms
                        - Motandra stapfiana Mildbr. [unknown]
 
                     
                                                    
                        Description
                        
                            Motandra poecilophylla (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 poecilophylla 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 poecilophylla is white and has a tubular shape. The seed is small and round. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem.                        
                     
                                
                
                
                                    
                        Cultivation and Propagation
                        
                            Motandra poecilophylla 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 poecilophylla
                        
                            Motandra poecilophylla is native to Colombia and Ecuador.                        
                     
                
                                    
                        Motandra poecilophylla FAQ
                        
                            What is the scientific name of Motandra poecilophylla?
Motandra poecilophylla
What is the common name of Motandra poecilophylla?
Unknown
What is the natural habitat of Motandra poecilophylla?
Tropical forests
                          
                     
                
                                    
                        Species in the Motandra genus
                        
                     
                                                    
                        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,