Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Species:
dolichotricha
ID:
1305096

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lírio & Peixoto

Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 239: 90 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001317550



Common Names

  • Mollinedia Dolichotricha
  • Mollinedia Dolichotrichum
  • Mollinedia Dolichotrichus


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Description

Mollinedia dolichotricha (also called Dolichotricha, among many other common names) is a small, herbaceous plant with a creeping habit. It is native to Brazil and grows in dry, open areas. It has small, ovate leaves and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Mollinedia dolichotricha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in traditional medicines.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mollinedia dolichotricha has yellow flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small, round and black. Its seedlings have ovate leaves with a pointed tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mollinedia dolichotricha is a perennial herb native to Brazil and is typically found growing in humid forests. It is best grown in bright, indirect light and in a potting mix that is composed of bark, perlite, and sphagnum moss. It should be watered regularly and fertilized twice a month during the growing season. Propagation is done through division of the rhizome.

Where to Find Mollinedia dolichotricha

Mollinedia dolichotricha is found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South America.

Mollinedia dolichotricha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mollinedia dolichotricha?

Mollinedia dolichotricha

What is the common name of Mollinedia dolichotricha?

Dolichotricha Monkey Cup

What is the natural habitat of Mollinedia dolichotricha?

Tropical rainforests of 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.
Elton John de Lírio: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lírio' in the authors string.