Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Species:
mocinoi
ID:
714553

Status:
valid

Authors:
Espejo

Source:
cmp

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Mex. 13: 48 (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000713886



Common Names

  • Gyrocarpus mocinoi
  • Mocino's Wingnut
  • Mocino Wingnut


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Description

Gyrocarpus mocinoi (also called Mocino's Gyrocarpus, among many other common names) is a small tree native to Central and South America, typically found in tropical and subtropical forests. It has a single, slender trunk and can reach heights of up to 15 meters. Its leaves are lanceolate and its flowers are white and fragrant.

Uses & Benefits

Gyrocarpus mocinoi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, stomachache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Gyrocarpus mocinoi are white, with five petals and five sepals. The seed is a small, black, oblong nut. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons and a few small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gyrocarpus mocinoi can be propagated by seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix. The plants should be kept in a warm, sunny location and watered regularly.

Where to Find Gyrocarpus mocinoi

Gyrocarpus mocinoi is native to Mexico and Central America.

Gyrocarpus mocinoi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gyrocarpus mocinoi?

Gyrocarpus mocinoi

What is the common name of Gyrocarpus mocinoi?

Mocinoi wheel tree

What is the natural habitat of Gyrocarpus mocinoi?

Dry, rocky slopes and meadows

Species in the Hernandiaceae family

Gyrocarpus americanus, Gyrocarpus angustifolius, Gyrocarpus hababensis, Gyrocarpus jatrophifolius, Gyrocarpus mocinoi, Hernandia beninensis, Hernandia bivalvis, Hernandia catalpifolia, Hernandia cordigera, Hernandia cubensis, Hernandia didymantha, Hernandia drakeana, Hernandia guianensis, Hernandia jamaicensis, Hernandia moerenhoutiana, Hernandia nukuhivensis, Hernandia nymphaeifolia, Hernandia obovata, Hernandia olivacea, Hernandia papuana, Hernandia rostrata, Hernandia sonora, Hernandia stenura, Hernandia temarii, Hernandia hammelii, Hernandia voyroni, Hernandia mascarenensis, Hernandia lychnifera, Hernandia wendtii, Hernandia albiflora, Hernandia stokesii, Illigera cava, Illigera appendiculata, Illigera elegans, Illigera gammiei, Illigera megaptera, Illigera pentaphylla, Illigera pierrei, Illigera pulchra, Illigera thorelii, Illigera vespertilio, Illigera villosa, Illigera madagascariensis, Illigera orbiculata, Illigera cordata, Illigera nervosa, Illigera grandiflora, Illigera rhodantha, Illigera glabra, Illigera pseudoparviflora,

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