Status:
valid
Authors:
Vict.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1948
Citation Micro:
Contr. Inst. Bot. Univ. Montréal 63: 60 (1948)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000396852
Common Names
- Moa Purdiaea
- Purdiaea moaensis
- Moaensis Purdiaea
Description
Purdiaea moaensis (also called Moa yam, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous vine native to Mexico and Central America. It has ovate leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Purdiaea moaensis is used for its ornamental value, as well as for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Purdiaea moaensis has white flowers with yellow anthers and a single pistil. The seeds are small, dark brown and ovate in shape. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Purdiaea moaensis is a small, evergreen shrub native to the Caribbean. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a light, sandy soil. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light.
Where to Find Purdiaea moaensis
Purdiaea moaensis is native to Central and South America, including Mexico, Colombia, Venezuela, and Peru.
Purdiaea moaensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Purdiaea moaensis?
Purdiaea moaensis
What is the natural habitat of Purdiaea moaensis?
Tropical and subtropical forests of Central and South America
What are the common uses of Purdiaea moaensis?
Medicinal, ornamental, and timber
Species in the Purdiaea genus
Purdiaea ekmanii,
Purdiaea bissei,
Purdiaea belizensis,
Purdiaea microphylla,
Purdiaea moaensis,
Purdiaea velutina,
Purdiaea stenopetala,
Purdiaea shaferi,
Purdiaea ophiticola,
Purdiaea nutans,
Purdiaea nipensis,
Purdiaea cubensis,
Purdiaea parvifolia,
Species in the Clethraceae family
Clethra formosa,
Clethra tuxtlensis,
Clethra purpusii,
Clethra fragrans,
Clethra acuminata,
Clethra alcoceri,
Clethra alexandri,
Clethra alnifolia,
Clethra arborea,
Clethra arfakana,
Clethra barbinervis,
Clethra bodinieri,
Clethra canescens,
Clethra cardenasii,
Clethra castaneifolia,
Clethra chiapensis,
Clethra consimilis,
Clethra conzattiana,
Clethra crispa,
Clethra cubensis,
Clethra cuneata,
Clethra delavayi,
Clethra elongata,
Clethra fabri,
Clethra fagifolia,
Clethra fargesii,
Clethra ferruginea,
Clethra fimbriata,
Clethra galeottiana,
Clethra gelida,
Clethra guyanensis,
Clethra hartwegii,
Clethra hendersonii,
Clethra hondurensis,
Clethra javanica,
Clethra kaipoensis,
Clethra kebarensis,
Clethra licanioides,
Clethra longispicata,
Clethra luzmariae,
Clethra macrophylla,
Clethra mexicana,
Clethra oaxacana,
Clethra obovata,
Clethra occidentalis,
Clethra oleoides,
Clethra ovalifolia,
Clethra pachecoana,
Clethra pachyphylla,
Clethra papuana,