Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
moluccana
ID:
1325926

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Blume) Orchard

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 23: 434 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001338380



Common Names

  • Quadribractea moluccana
  • Moluccan Quadribractea
  • Four-bract Quadribractea


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Description

Quadribractea moluccana (also called 'Moluccan Quadribractea', among many other common names) is a species of sea snail found in the Indian Ocean. It has a thick shell with a spiral pattern and a glossy brown exterior. It lives in shallow waters and coral reefs.

Uses & Benefits

Quadribractea moluccana is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as a food flavoring and as a dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Quadribractea moluccana is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed of this plant is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings of this plant are thin and have a long stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Quadribractea moluccana is a small shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist, well-draining medium. Once established, the plant should be kept in a sunny location with regular watering.

Where to Find Quadribractea moluccana

Quadribractea moluccana can be found in Indonesia.

Quadribractea moluccana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Quadribractea moluccana?

Quadribractea moluccana

What is the family of Quadribractea moluccana?

Fabaceae

What is the common name of Quadribractea moluccana?

Moluccan Bean Tree

Species in the Quadribractea genus

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

References

Carl Ludwig Blume (1796-1862): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Blume' in the authors string.
Anthony Edward Orchard (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Orchard' in the authors string.