Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Genus:
Species:
aurea
ID:
817192

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dumort.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1822

Citation Micro:
Comment. Bot. : 28 (1822)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000816526



Common Names

  • Musschia aurea
  • Golden Musschia
  • Golden Moss


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Description

Musschia aurea (also called 'Golden', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central and South America. It has long, narrow leaves and small golden-yellow flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as rainforests and wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Musschia aurea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Musschia aurea is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Musschia aurea is a tropical plant that prefers moist, well-drained soil in a sunny location. Propagation is best done by division in spring or early summer. It can also be propagated from cuttings taken in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Musschia aurea

Musschia aurea is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Musschia aurea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Musschia aurea?

Musschia aurea

What is the common name of Musschia aurea?

Golden Musschia

What is the natural habitat of Musschia aurea?

It is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America

Species in the Musschia genus

Species in the Campanulaceae family

Adenophora amurica, Adenophora brevidiscifera, Adenophora capillaris, Adenophora changaica, Adenophora coelestis, Adenophora contracta, Adenophora cordifolia, Adenophora divaricata, Adenophora elata, Adenophora fusifolia, Adenophora gmelinii, Adenophora golubinzevaeana, Adenophora grandiflora, Adenophora hatsushimae, Adenophora himalayana, Adenophora hubeiensis, Adenophora izuensis, Adenophora jacutica, Adenophora jasionifolia, Adenophora khasiana, Adenophora lamarkii, Adenophora liliifolia, Adenophora liliifolioides, Adenophora lobophylla, Adenophora longipedicellata, Adenophora maximowicziana, Adenophora micrantha, Adenophora morrisonensis, Adenophora nikoensis, Adenophora ningxianica, Adenophora palustris, Adenophora pereskiifolia, Adenophora petiolata, Adenophora pinifolia, Adenophora polyantha, Adenophora potaninii, Adenophora probatovae, Adenophora remotidens, Adenophora remotiflora, Adenophora rupestris, Adenophora rupincola, Adenophora sinensis, Adenophora stenanthina, Adenophora stenophylla, Adenophora stricta, Adenophora sublata, Adenophora takedai, Adenophora tashiroi, Adenophora taurica, Adenophora trachelioides,

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