Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
brittoniana
ID:
1341821

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Fritsch) Sothers & Prance

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 71(4)-58: 33. 2016 [15 Dec 2016] [epublished]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001354275



Common Names

  • Moquilea brittoniana
  • Brittoniana Moquilea
  • Brittoniana


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Description

Moquilea brittoniana (also called Britton's Moquilea, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with a rounded crown and a single trunk. It is native to the tropical forests of Central America and grows in lowland and montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Moquilea brittoniana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of fuelwood and timber.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Moquilea brittoniana is yellow and tubular. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Moquilea brittoniana can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in early spring in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. The plants should be grown in full sun to partial shade and kept moist but not wet.

Where to Find Moquilea brittoniana

Moquilea brittoniana is native to the Caribbean.

Moquilea brittoniana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Moquilea brittoniana?

Moquilea brittoniana

What is the family of Moquilea brittoniana?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Moquilea brittoniana?

Britton's Moquilea

Species in the Moquilea genus

Moquilea minutiflora, Moquilea guianensis, Moquilea leucosepala, Moquilea pyrifolia, Moquilea platypus, Moquilea tomentosa, Moquilea salzmannii, Moquilea angustata, Moquilea araneosa, Moquilea chocoensis, Moquilea corniculata, Moquilea fasciculata, Moquilea filomenoi, Moquilea klugii, Moquilea longipedicellata, Moquilea montana, Moquilea silvatica, Moquilea vasquezii, Moquilea magnifructa, Moquilea anneae, Moquilea belloi, Moquilea brittoniana, Moquilea cabrerae, Moquilea durifolia, Moquilea fritschii, Moquilea gonzalezii, Moquilea imbaimadaiensis, Moquilea longicuspidata, Moquilea maranhensis, Moquilea palcazuensis, Moquilea salicifolia, Moquilea tachirensis, Moquilea velata, Moquilea boliviensis, Moquilea cariae, Moquilea chiriquiensis, Moquilea egleri, Moquilea grandibracteata, Moquilea guatemalensis, Moquilea hedbergii, Moquilea jaramilloi, Moquilea kallunkiae, Moquilea longipetala, Moquilea megalophylla, Moquilea subarachnophylla, Moquilea tambopatensis, Moquilea cecidiophora, Moquilea celiae, Moquilea dodsonii, Moquilea espinae,

Species in the Chrysobalanaceae family

Acioa edulis, Acioa guianensis, Acioa schultesii, Acioa somnolens, Acioa longipendula, Acioa dolichopoda, Afrolicania elaeosperma, Angelesia splendens, Angelesia fusicarpa, Angelesia palawanensis, Atuna cordata, Atuna elliptica, Atuna excelsa, Atuna indica, Atuna latifrons, Atuna nannodes, Atuna penangiana, Atuna travancorica, Bafodeya benna, Chrysobalanus cuspidatus, Chrysobalanus icaco, Chrysobalanus prancei, Couepia belemii, Couepia bernardii, Couepia bondarii, Couepia bracteosa, Couepia canomensis, Couepia carautae, Couepia caryophylloides, Couepia cataractae, Couepia chrysocalyx, Couepia cidiana, Couepia coarctata, Couepia comosa, Couepia eriantha, Couepia excelsa, Couepia exflexa, Couepia froesii, Couepia glabra, Couepia grandiflora, Couepia guianensis, Couepia habrantha, Couepia hondurasensis, Couepia impressa, Couepia insignis, Couepia joaquinae, Couepia krukovii, Couepia latifolia, Couepia leitaofilhoi, Couepia longipetiolata,

References

Karl Fritsch (1864-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fritsch' in the authors string.
Ghillean Prance (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Prance' in the authors string.
Cynthia Sothers (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sothers' in the authors string.