Status:
valid
Authors:
(Kudr.) Ryding
Source:
wcs
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Taxon 60: 482 (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000921940
Common Names
- Moluccella sogdiana
- Sogdiana
- Moluccella
Description
Moluccella sogdiana (also called Sogdian Moluccella, among many other common names) is a small to medium-sized evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It is native to Central Asia and grows in dry grasslands and scrublands. It has obovate leaves that are 2-7 cm long and 1-3 cm wide.
Uses & Benefits
Moluccella sogdiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Moluccella sogdiana are small, white and tubular in shape. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings are small, green and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Moluccella sogdiana is an annual herb that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed. Sow seeds in autumn or spring in a sunny, well-drained location.
Where to Find Moluccella sogdiana
Moluccella sogdiana can be found in Central Asia.
Species in the Moluccella genus
Species in the Lamiaceae family
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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,