Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
spruceana
ID:
1240072

Status:
valid

Authors:
Morley

Source:
tro

Year:
1976

Citation Micro:
Fl. Neotrop. Monogr. 15: 208 (1976)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001239410



Common Names

  • Mouriri
  • Spruce's Mouriri
  • Mouriri Spruceana


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Description

Mouriri spruceana (also called Spruce's Mouriri, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to South America. It has dark green leaves and produces white-pink flowers. It prefers moist, shady habitats and is often found in tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Mouriri spruceana is used for its timber, which is used to make furniture and other wood products. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Mouriri spruceana are white and have five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mouriri spruceana is a shrub or small tree that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, the seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the cuttings moist until they are well-rooted.

Where to Find Mouriri spruceana

Mouriri spruceana is found in the tropical forests of Central and South America, mainly in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Mouriri spruceana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mouriri spruceana?

Mouriri spruceana

What is the common name of Mouriri spruceana?

Spruce Mouriri

What is the natural habitat of Mouriri spruceana?

Tropical rainforests of Central and South America

Species in the Mouriri genus

Mouriri myrtilloides, Mouriri cyphocarpa, Mouriri francavillana, Mouriri guianensis, Mouriri angustifolia, Mouriri brachyanthera, Mouriri cauliflora, Mouriri crassifolia, Mouriri elliptica, Mouriri eugeniifolia, Mouriri gardneri, Mouriri muelleri, Mouriri pauciflora, Mouriri sideroxylon, Mouriri trunciflora, Mouriri vernicosa, Mouriri domingensis, Mouriri helleri, Mouriri sagotiana, Mouriri completens, Mouriri exilis, Mouriri gleasoniana, Mouriri steyermarkii, Mouriri osaensis, Mouriri oligantha, Mouriri floribunda, Mouriri myrtifolia, Mouriri grandiflora, Mouriri tessmannii, Mouriri exadenia, Mouriri nigra, Mouriri nervosa, Mouriri apiranga, Mouriri huberi, Mouriri retentipetala, Mouriri peruviana, Mouriri acutiflora, Mouriri angulicosta, Mouriri brevipes, Mouriri collocarpa, Mouriri ficoides, Mouriri latihila, Mouriri longifolia, Mouriri densifoliata, Mouriri rhizophorifolia, Mouriri subumbellata, Mouriri uncitheca, Mouriri micranthera, Mouriri papillosa, Mouriri panamensis,

Species in the Melastomataceae family

Acanthella sprucei, Acanthella pulchra, Acanthella conferta, Aciotis polystachya, Aciotis purpurascens, Aciotis acuminifolia, Aciotis annua, Aciotis rubricaulis, Aciotis cordata, Aciotis indecora, Aciotis paludosa, Aciotis circaeoides, Aciotis ornata, Aciotis circaeifolia, Aciotis wurdackiana, Aciotis olivieriana, Aciotis ferreirana, Aciotis viscida, Aciotis pendulifolia, Aciotis brachybotria, Acisanthera pulchella, Acisanthera quadrata, Acisanthera boliviensis, Acisanthera variabilis, Acisanthera uniflora, Acisanthera alsinaefolia, Acisanthera paraguayensis, Acisanthera alata, Acisanthera hedyotoidea, Acisanthera glazioviana, Acisanthera quadrata, Acisanthera ayangannae, Acisanthera divaricata, Adelobotrys ciliatus, Adelobotrys atlanticus, Adelobotrys adscendens, Adelobotrys barbatus, Adelobotrys ciliata, Adelobotrys macrophylla, Adelobotrys praetexta, Adelobotrys tessmannii, Adelobotrys boissieriana, Adelobotrys fuscescens, Adelobotrys macrantha, Adelobotrys rotundifolius, Adelobotrys subsessilis, Adelobotrys jefensis, Adelobotrys linearifolia, Adelobotrys ayangannensis, Adelobotrys scandens,

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