Description
Mollinedia costaricensis (also called Costa Rican Mollinedia, among many other common names) is a small shrub with glossy, dark green leaves and small, white flowers. It is native to Costa Rica and is found in wet forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Mollinedia costaricensis 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 costaricensis has small, white flowers with five petals. The flowers are followed by small, round, black fruits that contain the seeds. The seeds are small, black, and round. Seedlings have a single stem and are covered in small, green, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Mollinedia costaricensis 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.