Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Species:
hondurense
ID:
374254

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Standl.) P.K.Endress

Source:
cmp

Year:
1969

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 89: 357 (1969)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000373586

Common Names

  • Honduran Molinadendron
  • Molinadendron Hondurense
  • Molinadendron

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Synonyms

  • Distylium hondurense Standl. [unknown]

Description

Molinadendron hondurense (also called Honduran Molinadendron, among many other common names) is a shrub with white, tubular flowers. It is native to Mexico and Central America, and is found in moist, shady habitats such as forests and ravines.

Uses & Benefits

Molinadendron hondurense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cover crop in agricultural fields.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Molinadendron hondurense has small, white flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Molinadendron hondurense is a tropical tree that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be propagated by cuttings or by layering. It prefers a well-lit location with a temperature of 22-28°C and a pH of 6.0-7.5. It should be fertilized with a liquid fertilizer every two weeks.

Where to Find Molinadendron hondurense

Molinadendron hondurense is native to Honduras and can be found in the departments of Atlántida, Choluteca, Colón, Comayagua, Copán, Cortés, El Paraíso, Francisco Morazán, Gracias a Dios, Intibucá, La Paz, Lempira, Ocotepeque, Olancho, Santa Bárbara, Valle, and Yoro.

Molinadendron hondurense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Molinadendron hondurense?

Molinadendron hondurense

What is the common name of Molinadendron hondurense?

Honduran Molinadendron

What is the natural habitat of Molinadendron hondurense?

Tropical and subtropical forests of Central America

Species in the Hamamelidaceae family

Chunia bucklandioides, Corylopsis alnifolia, Corylopsis brevistyla, Corylopsis calcicola, Corylopsis coreana, Corylopsis glabrescens, Corylopsis glandulifera, Corylopsis glaucescens, Corylopsis gotoana, Corylopsis henryi, Corylopsis himalayana, Corylopsis microcarpa, Corylopsis multiflora, Corylopsis obovata, Corylopsis omeiensis, Corylopsis pauciflora, Corylopsis platypetala, Corylopsis rotundifolia, Corylopsis sinensis, Corylopsis trabeculosa, Corylopsis veitchiana, Corylopsis velutina, Corylopsis willmottiae, Corylopsis yui, Corylopsis yunnanensis, Corylopsis spicata, Dicoryphe angustifolia, Dicoryphe buddlejoides, Dicoryphe gracilis, Dicoryphe guatteriifolia, Dicoryphe lanceolata, Dicoryphe laurifolia, Dicoryphe laurina, Dicoryphe macrophylla, Dicoryphe platyphylla, Dicoryphe retusa, Dicoryphe stipulacea, Dicoryphe viticoides, Disanthus cercidifolius, Distyliopsis dunnii, Distyliopsis lanata, Distyliopsis laurifolia, Distyliopsis salicifolia, Distyliopsis tutcheri, Distyliopsis yunnanensis, Distylium annamicum, Distylium buxifolium, Distylium chinense, Distylium chinense, Distylium chungii,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2366707: Based on the initial data import
Paul Carpenter Standley (1884-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Standl.' in the authors string.
Peter Karl Endress (b.1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.K.Endress' in the authors string.