Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
adamii
ID:
1240342

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sillans

Source:
tro

Year:
1953

Citation Micro:
Rev. Int. Bot. Appl. Agric. Trop. 33: 546 (1953)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001239680



Common Names

  • Mostuea Adamii
  • Adam's Mostuea
  • Adam's Plant


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Description

Mostuea adamii (also called Adam's Mostuea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Plantaginaceae family. It is an herbaceous perennial with white flowers and is native to western North America. It is found in dry, open habitats, usually growing in sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Mostuea adamii is used as an ornamental plant, for making furniture, and as a source of timber. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mostuea adamii has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mostuea adamii can be propagated by seed or division in spring. Cultivation is best in moist, well-drained, humus-rich soil in full sun or partial shade. It is hardy to USDA Zone 5.

Where to Find Mostuea adamii

Mostuea adamii is native to Africa and can be found in Ethiopia, Kenya, and Tanzania.

References

Roger Sillans (b.1921): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sillans' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:546733-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.