Moquilea magnifructa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
magnifructa
ID:
1512261
Status:
valid
Authors:
Sothers & Prance
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2019
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 74(4)-54: 1. 2019
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000001585
Common Names
- Moquilea Magnifructa
- Large-fruited Moquilea
- Magnifructa Moquilea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Moquilea magnifructa (also called Moquilea, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to the tropical forests of Central and South America. It has a dense, rounded crown and a smooth, gray bark. It grows in moist, shady areas of the forest, such as along streams and in ravines.
Uses & Benefits
Moquilea magnifructa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Moquilea magnifructa has white flowers with yellow anthers and a five-lobed calyx. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and upright.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Moquilea magnifructa is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 10m in height. It is native to Brazil and is found in the Atlantic Forest biome. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a sandy soil mix.
Where to Find Moquilea magnifructa
Moquilea magnifructa is native to South America. It can be found in the tropical rainforests of Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
Moquilea magnifructa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Moquilea magnifructa?
Moquilea magnifructa
What is the common name of Moquilea magnifructa?
Moquilea magnifructa
What is the family of Moquilea magnifructa?
Myrtaceae
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,