Status:
valid
Authors:
Hand.-Mazz.
Source:
tro
Year:
1925
Citation Micro:
Anz. Akad. Wiss. Wien, Math.-Naturwiss. Kl. 62: 68 (1925)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001225151
Common Names
- Morina Alba
- Morina White
- Morina Whitish
Description
Morina alba (also called White Morina, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It has white flowers with yellow centers, and its leaves are dark green and glossy. It is native to China, and is found in moist, shady forests.
Uses & Benefits
Morina alba is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to stabilize soil on slopes and embankments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Morina alba is a white or yellowish-white, with a yellowish-green throat. The seed is a small, ellipsoid nutlet. The seedlings are slender and upright.
Cultivation and Propagation
Morina alba is a tropical plant that is best grown in a warm, humid climate. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept at a temperature of 20-25°C. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-draining medium. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.
Where to Find Morina alba
Morina alba is native to the Himalayan region, including Tibet, Nepal, and Bhutan.
Morina alba FAQ
What is the scientific name of Morina alba?
Morina alba
What is the common name of Morina alba?
White Morina
What is the natural habitat of Morina alba?
Grassy slopes and meadows in the Himalayas
Species in the Morina genus
Morina subinermis,
Morina persica,
Morina kokanica,
Morina ludlowii,
Morina polyphylla,
Morina coulteriana,
Morina parviflora,
Morina longifolia,
Morina chlorantha,
Morina nepalensis,
Morina alba,
Morina kokonorica,
Morina chinensis,
Morina bracteata,
Morina lorifolia,
Species in the Caprifoliaceae family
Bassecoia bretschneideri,
Bassecoia siamensis,
Bassecoia hookeri,
Cephalaria duzceensis,
Cephalaria alpina,
Cephalaria ambrosioides,
Cephalaria anatolica,
Cephalaria aristata,
Cephalaria armeniaca,
Cephalaria armerioides,
Cephalaria armoraciifolia,
Cephalaria attenuata,
Cephalaria axillaris,
Cephalaria aytachii,
Cephalaria balansae,
Cephalaria balkharica,
Cephalaria beijiangensis,
Cephalaria calcarea,
Cephalaria cedrorum,
Cephalaria charadzeae,
Cephalaria cilicica,
Cephalaria coriacea,
Cephalaria dagestanica,
Cephalaria decurrens,
Cephalaria demetrii,
Cephalaria dichaetophora,
Cephalaria dirmilensis,
Cephalaria ekimiana,
Cephalaria elazigensis,
Cephalaria elmaliensis,
Cephalaria fanourii,
Cephalaria flava,
Cephalaria foliosa,
Cephalaria galpiniana,
Cephalaria gazipashensis,
Cephalaria gigantea,
Cephalaria goetzei,
Cephalaria hakkiarica,
Cephalaria hirsuta,
Cephalaria humilis,
Cephalaria integrifolia,
Cephalaria isaurica,
Cephalaria joppensis,
Cephalaria juncea,
Cephalaria katangensis,
Cephalaria kesruanica,
Cephalaria kotschyi,
Cephalaria laevigata,
Cephalaria leucantha,
Cephalaria litvinovii,