Mollinedia boracensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
boracensis
ID:
448653
Status:
valid
Authors:
Peixoto
Source:
ksu
Year:
1983
Citation Micro:
Revista Brasil. Bot. 6: 19 (1983)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000447985
Common Names
- Borace Mollinedia
- Mollinedia boracensis
- Borace Mollinedia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Mollinedia boracensis (also called Boraceia Mollinedia, among many other common names) is a small shrub with glossy, dark green leaves and small, white flowers. It is native to Brazil and is found in wet forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Mollinedia boracensis is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and for its medicinal properties. The leaves are used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, and the roots are used to make a tea that is believed to have healing properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Mollinedia boracensis has small white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Mollinedia boracensis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Both methods require bright, indirect light and regular watering.
Where to Find Mollinedia boracensis
Mollinedia boracensis can be found in Central America.
Mollinedia boracensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mollinedia boracensis?
Mollinedia boracensis
What type of plant is Mollinedia boracensis?
It is a species of flowering plant in the family Monimiaceae
Where is Mollinedia boracensis found?
It is native to Brazil
Species in the Mollinedia genus
Mollinedia viridiflora, Mollinedia tomentosa, Mollinedia costaricensis, Mollinedia corcovadensis, Mollinedia hatschbachii, Mollinedia butleriana, Mollinedia boracensis, Mollinedia glaziovii, Mollinedia eugeniifolia, Mollinedia ovata, Mollinedia myriantha, Mollinedia marliae, Mollinedia repanda, Mollinedia longicuspidata, Mollinedia killipii, Mollinedia humboldtiana, Mollinedia maxima, Mollinedia argyrogyna, Mollinedia boliviensis, Mollinedia calodonta, Mollinedia chrysolaena, Mollinedia clavigera, Mollinedia elegans, Mollinedia engleriana, Mollinedia floribunda, Mollinedia fruticulosa, Mollinedia gilgiana, Mollinedia glabra, Mollinedia heteranthera, Mollinedia howeana, Mollinedia lamprophylla, Mollinedia lanceolata, Mollinedia longifolia, Mollinedia lowtheriana, Mollinedia micrantha, Mollinedia oligantha, Mollinedia pachysandra, Mollinedia pfitzeriana, Mollinedia salicifolia, Mollinedia schottiana, Mollinedia steinbachiana, Mollinedia stenophylla, Mollinedia triflora, Mollinedia uleana, Mollinedia widgrenii, Mollinedia simulans, Mollinedia angustata, Mollinedia pallida, Mollinedia grazielae, Mollinedia oaxacana,
Species in the Monimiaceae family
Austromatthaea elegans, Carnegieodoxa eximia, Decarydendron helenae, Decarydendron lamii, Decarydendron perrieri, Decarydendron ranomafanense, Ephippiandra domatiata, Ephippiandra madagascariensis, Ephippiandra masoalensis, Ephippiandra microphylla, Ephippiandra myrtoidea, Ephippiandra perrieri, Ephippiandra tsaratanensis, Faika villosa, Grazielanthus arkeocarpus, Hedycarya alternifolia, Hedycarya angustifolia, Hedycarya aragoensis, Hedycarya arborea, Hedycarya badaunii, Hedycarya chrysophylla, Hedycarya cupulata, Hedycarya denticulata, Hedycarya dorstenioides, Hedycarya engleriana, Hedycarya erythrocarpa, Hedycarya loxocarya, Hedycarya neoebudica, Hedycarya parvifolia, Hedycarya perbracteolata, Hedycarya rivularis, Hedycarya symplocoides, Hedycarya baudouinii, Hemmantia webbii, Hennecartia omphalandra, Hortonia floribunda, Hortonia ovalifolia, Hortonia angustifolia, Kairoa suberosa, Kairoa endressiana, Kairoa villosa, Kairoa cromeana, Kibara royenii, Kibara roemeri, Kibara rosselensis, Kibara shungolensis, Kibara sleumeri, Kibara sudestensis, Kibara warenensis, Kibara versteeghii,
References
Ariane Luna Peixoto (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Peixoto' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:280988-2: Based on the initial data import