Status:
valid
Authors:
Peixoto
Source:
tro
Year:
1985
Citation Micro:
Arch. Jard. Bot. Rio de Janeiro 27: 194 (1983-1985 publ. 1985)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001253738
Common Names
- Mollinedia jorgeorum
- Jorgeorum Mollinedia
- Jorge's Mollinedia
Description
Mollinedia jorgeorum (also called Jorge's mollinedia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Brazil. It has a rounded crown and grows up to 4 meters tall. Its leaves are simple, ovate to oblong, and have a serrated margin. It is found in moist forests and thickets in its native regions.
Uses & Benefits
Mollinedia jorgeorum is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and parks. It is also known to have medicinal properties, such as being used to treat digestive problems and skin infections.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Mollinedia jorgeorum has white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Mollinedia jorgeorum is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 6 feet in height. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be planted in a moist, well-drained medium. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and placed in a moist, well-drained medium.
Where to Find Mollinedia jorgeorum
Mollinedia jorgeorum can be found in the tropical rainforests of South America.
Mollinedia jorgeorum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mollinedia jorgeorum?
Mollinedia jorgeorum
What type of plant is Mollinedia jorgeorum?
Mollinedia jorgeorum is a shrub.
Where is Mollinedia jorgeorum found?
Mollinedia jorgeorum is found in 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,