Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
moana
ID:
770825

Status:
valid

Authors:
Borhidi & O.Muñiz

Source:
wcs

Year:
1977

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Acad. Sci. Hung. 22: 316 (1976 publ. 1977)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000770158



Common Names

  • Callicarpa Moana
  • Moana Callicarpa
  • Sea-Lavender


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Description

Callicarpa moana (also called Moana's Sea-Grass, among many other common names) is a species of marine seagrass native to the coasts of the Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico. It is a perennial plant with long, narrow leaves that grow in dense, underwater meadows. It is found in shallow waters, up to a depth of about 10 meters, and prefers sheltered, sandy or muddy substrates.

Uses & Benefits

Callicarpa moana is used as an ornamental plant in ponds and aquariums. It is also used as a food source for fish and other aquatic animals.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Callicarpa moana has small, purple flowers that are clustered together and have four petals. The seed is a small, black, round nutlet. The seedlings have a pair of cotyledons and a single, slender stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Callicarpa moana is a shrub that is native to New Zealand. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings and prefers full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and can tolerate some drought. It is a good choice for hedges, screens, and windbreaks.

Where to Find Callicarpa moana

Callicarpa moana is native to the Pacific Islands and can be found in Fiji, Samoa, and Tonga.

Callicarpa moana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Callicarpa moana?

Callicarpa moana

What is the common name of Callicarpa moana?

Moana Beautyberry

Where is Callicarpa moana found?

South America

Species in the Callicarpa genus

Callicarpa aculeolata, Callicarpa acuminata, Callicarpa acutidens, Callicarpa acutifolia, Callicarpa albidotomentella, Callicarpa alongensis, Callicarpa americana, Callicarpa ampla, Callicarpa angusta, Callicarpa angustifolia, Callicarpa anisophylla, Callicarpa anomala, Callicarpa apoensis, Callicarpa arborea, Callicarpa areolata, Callicarpa badipilosa, Callicarpa barbata, Callicarpa basilanensis, Callicarpa basitruncata, Callicarpa baviensis, Callicarpa bicolor, Callicarpa bodinieri, Callicarpa bodinieroides, Callicarpa borneensis, Callicarpa bracteata, Callicarpa brevipes, Callicarpa brevipetiolata, Callicarpa brevistyla, Callicarpa bucheri, Callicarpa candicans, Callicarpa cathayana, Callicarpa caudata, Callicarpa cinnamomea, Callicarpa collina, Callicarpa crassinervis, Callicarpa cubensis, Callicarpa cuneifolia, Callicarpa denticulata, Callicarpa dentosa, Callicarpa dichotoma, Callicarpa dolichophylla, Callicarpa erioclona, Callicarpa erythrosticta, Callicarpa fasciculiflora, Callicarpa ferruginea, Callicarpa flavida, Callicarpa floccosa, Callicarpa formosana, Callicarpa fulva, Callicarpa fulvohirsuta,

Species in the Lamiaceae family

Acanthomintha duttonii, Acanthomintha ilicifolia, Acanthomintha lanceolata, Acanthomintha obovata, Acanthoprasium frutescens, Acanthoprasium integrifolium, Achyrospermum aethiopicum, Achyrospermum africanum, Achyrospermum axillare, Achyrospermum carvalhoi, Achyrospermum ciliatum, Achyrospermum cryptanthum, Achyrospermum dasytrichum, Achyrospermum densiflorum, Achyrospermum erythobotrys, Achyrospermum fruticosum, Achyrospermum laterale, Achyrospermum micranthum, Achyrospermum mildbraedii, Achyrospermum oblongifolium, Achyrospermum parviflorum, Achyrospermum purpureum, Achyrospermum schimperi, Achyrospermum schlechteri, Achyrospermum seychellarum, Achyrospermum tisserantii, Achyrospermum urens, Achyrospermum wallichianum, Achyrospermum scandens, Acinos alpinus, Acrotome angustifolia, Acrotome fleckii, Acrotome hispida, Acrotome inflata, Acrotome mozambiquensis, Acrotome pallescens, Acrotome tenuis, Acrotome thorncroftii, Acrymia ajugiflora, Aegiphila aracaensis, Aegiphila hystricina, Aegiphila aculeifera, Aegiphila alba, Aegiphila anomala, Aegiphila arcta, Aegiphila australis, Aegiphila bogotensis, Aegiphila boliviana, Aegiphila brachiata, Aegiphila bracteolosa,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-30889: Based on the initial data import
Attila Borhidi (b.1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Borhidi' in the authors string.
Onaney Muñiz Gutiérrez (1937-2002): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.Muñiz' in the authors string.