Moldenhawera floribunda - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
floribunda
ID:
175105
Status:
valid
Authors:
Schrad.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1821
Citation Micro:
Gött. Gel. Anz.1: 718 (1821)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000174434
Common Names
- Moldenhawera floribunda
- Floribunda Moldenhawera
- Floribunda
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- Moldenhawera speciosa Allemão [valid]
- Tachigali floribunda Steud. [valid]
- Cuba speciosa Spreng. [valid]
- Dolichonema speciosa Nees [valid]
Description
Moldenhawera floribunda (also called Abundant-Flower Moldenhawera, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 m tall. It is native to Central and South America and is found in tropical and subtropical dry forests and savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Moldenhawera floribunda is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Moldenhawera floribunda is a white, five-petaled flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, kidney-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Moldenhawera floribunda can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plants should be grown in a sunny location and watered regularly.
Where to Find Moldenhawera floribunda
Moldenhawera floribunda is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Moldenhawera floribunda FAQ
What is the scientific name of Moldenhawera floribunda?
Moldenhawera floribunda
What is the natural habitat of Moldenhawera floribunda?
Moldenhawera floribunda is native to the tropical forests of South America.
What are the common uses of Moldenhawera floribunda?
Moldenhawera floribunda is used in traditional medicine, as an ornamental plant, and as a source of timber.
Species in the Moldenhawera genus
Moldenhawera blanchetiana, Moldenhawera floribunda, Moldenhawera brasiliensis, Moldenhawera lushnathiana, Moldenhawera intermedia, Moldenhawera polysperma, Moldenhawera papillanthera, Moldenhawera acuminata, Moldenhawera emarginata, Moldenhawera nutans, Moldenhawera longipedicellata, Moldenhawera congestiflora,
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
Heinrich Schrader (1767-1836): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schrad.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Moldenhawera floribunda Schrad.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.