Basselinia moorei - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
moorei
ID:
923740
Status:
valid
Authors:
Pintaud & F.W.Stauffer
Source:
wcs
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Candollea 66: 150 (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000923075
Common Names
- Basselinia moorei
- Moorei Basselinia
- Moore's Basselinia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Basselinia moorei (also called Moore's Basselinia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Arecaceae family. It is native to Madagascar. It is found in dry and moist forests.
Uses & Benefits
Basselinia moorei is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Basselinia moorei has small, yellow flowers that are about 2 cm in diameter. The flowers have six petals and are arranged in a star-like shape. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed that is about 1 cm long. The seedlings are small, dark green and have two leaves that are about 1 cm long.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Basselinia moorei is a terrestrial orchid that is native to tropical rainforests in Central and South America. It is a slow-growing plant that prefers partial shade and moist, well-draining soil. Propagation is best done by division of the rhizome. The plant can also be propagated by seed, but this is a slow process and requires specialized equipment and knowledge.
Where to Find Basselinia moorei
Basselinia moorei can be found in New Caledonia.
Species in the Basselinia genus
Species in the Arecaceae family
Acanthophoenix crinita, Acanthophoenix rubra, Acanthophoenix rousselii, Acoelorraphe wrightii, Acrocomia aculeata, Acrocomia crispa, Acrocomia hassleri, Acrocomia intumescens, Acrocomia totai, Acrocomia emensis, Acrocomia glaucescens, Acrocomia corumbaensi, Actinorhytis calapparia, Actinorhytis calapparia, Adonidia merrillii, Adonidia dransfieldii, Aiphanes graminifolia, Aiphanes bicornis, Aiphanes buenaventurae, Aiphanes multiplex, Aiphanes acaulis, Aiphanes chiribogensis, Aiphanes concinna, Aiphanes deltoidea, Aiphanes duquei, Aiphanes eggersii, Aiphanes erinacea, Aiphanes gelatinosa, Aiphanes grandis, Aiphanes hirsuta, Aiphanes horrida, Aiphanes killipii, Aiphanes leiostachys, Aiphanes lindeniana, Aiphanes linearis, Aiphanes macroloba, Aiphanes minima, Aiphanes parvifolia, Aiphanes pilaris, Aiphanes simplex, Aiphanes spicata, Aiphanes tricuspidata, Aiphanes truncata, Aiphanes ulei, Aiphanes verrucosa, Aiphanes weberbaueri, Aiphanes argos, Aiphanes tatama, Aiphanes gloria, Aiphanes decipiens,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-468758: Based on the initial data import
Jean-Christophe Pintaud (d.2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pintaud' in the authors string.
Fred Walter Stauffer (b.1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.W.Stauffer' in the authors string.