Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Species:
viridiflora
ID:
448510

Status:
valid

Authors:
Tul.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1855

Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. , sér. 4, 3: 43 (1855)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000447842



Common Names

  • Viridiflora Mollinedia
  • Viridiflora Mollinedia Tree
  • Viridiflora Mollinedia Wood


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Synonyms

  • Mollinedia guatemalensis Perkins [unknown]
  • Mollinedia ruae L.O.Williams & Ant.Molina [unknown]
  • Mollinedia mexicana Perkins [unknown]
  • Mollinedia nigrescens Tul. [unknown]
  • Mollinedia orizabae Perkins [unknown]
  • Mollinedia pinchotiana Perkins [unknown]
  • Mollinedia darienensis Standl. [unknown]
  • Mollinedia minutiflora Standl. & L.O.Williams [unknown]
  • Mollinedia stipitata J.A.Duke [unknown]
  • Mollinedia flavida Lundell [unknown]
  • Mollinedia pauciflora Lundell [unknown]
  • Mollinedia viridiflora glabra A.DC. [unknown]

Description

Mollinedia viridiflora (also called green-flowered mollinedia, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Monimiaceae family. It is a small tree, growing up to 8 m tall. It is native to Central and South America, where it is found in tropical and subtropical climates. It is found in tropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Mollinedia viridiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mollinedia viridiflora has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single, pointed leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mollinedia viridiflora can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood or hardwood and planted in a light, well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of indirect light.

Where to Find Mollinedia viridiflora

Mollinedia viridiflora is native to the tropical rainforest of South America, including Brazil, Peru, and Colombia.

Mollinedia viridiflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mollinedia viridiflora?

Mollinedia viridiflora

What is the natural habitat of Mollinedia viridiflora?

Mollinedia viridiflora is native to Central and South America.

What are the uses of Mollinedia viridiflora?

Mollinedia viridiflora is used for medicinal purposes.

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