Moquilea chocoensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
chocoensis
ID:
1341784
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Cuatrec.) Sothers & Prance
Source:
ipni
Year:
2016
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 71(4)-58: 34. 2016 [15 Dec 2016] [epublished]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001354238
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Moquilea chocoensis (also called Choco Moquilea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Melastomataceae. It is an evergreen shrub or small tree, usually growing up to 3–5 m tall. It is native to Central America, from Mexico to Panama, and is found in wet forests and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Moquilea chocoensis is a species of sedge that is native to South America. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, for erosion control, and as a ground cover.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Moquilea chocoensis is a small white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Moquilea chocoensis is a shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 8-11.
Where to Find Moquilea chocoensis
Moquilea chocoensis can be found in the tropical regions of Central and South America.
Moquilea chocoensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Moquilea chocoensis?
Moquilea chocoensis
What is the common name of Moquilea chocoensis?
Chocoensis
What is the natural habitat of Moquilea chocoensis?
Tropical rainforests
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
José Cuatrecasas (1903-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cuatrec.' 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.