Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
calycolpoides
ID:
246977

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Griseb.) Borhidi

Source:
wcs

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Hung. 37: 78 (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000246309

Common Names

  • Mosiera calycolpoides
  • Calycolpoides Moss
  • Mossy Calycolpoides

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Description

Mosiera calycolpoides (also called Mosiera, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It typically grows in moist forests, woodlands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Mosiera calycolpoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower in floral arrangements. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Mosiera calycolpoides sub. jackii (Urb.) Urquiola
Mosiera calycolpoides sub. calycolpoides

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mosiera calycolpoides is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed with a hard outer coating. The seedlings of this plant are thin, light green and have a single, long stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mosiera calycolpoides can be propagated by division or by seed. It is best grown in a well-drained soil in partial shade. It is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.

Where to Find Mosiera calycolpoides

Mosiera calycolpoides is native to Central America and the Caribbean.

Mosiera calycolpoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mosiera calycolpoides?

Mosiera calycolpoides

What is the family of Mosiera calycolpoides?

Acanthaceae

What is the common name of Mosiera calycolpoides?

Calycolpoides Mosiera

Species in the Myrtaceae family

Acca lanuginosa, Acca macrostema, Accara elegans, Actinodium cunninghamii, Agonis baxteri, Agonis flexuosa, Agonis grandiflora, Agonis theiformis, Agonis undulata, Agonis hypericifolia, Algrizea macrochlamys, Algrizea minor, Allosyncarpia ternata, Aluta appressa, Aluta aspera, Aluta maisonneuvei, Aluta quadrata, Aluta teres, Amomyrtella irregularis, Amomyrtella guilii, Amomyrtus luma, Amomyrtus meli, Angophora bakeri, Angophora clelandi, Angophora costata, Angophora crassifolia, Angophora dichromophloia, Angophora euryphylla, Angophora exul, Angophora floribunda, Angophora hispida, Angophora inopina, Angophora leiocarpa, Angophora melanoxylon, Angophora paludosa, Angophora robur, Angophora subvelutina, Angophora woodsiana, Angophora clelandii, Anticoryne diosmoides, Anticoryne ovalifolia, Anticoryne melanosperma, Archirhodomyrtus baladensis, Archirhodomyrtus beckleri, Archirhodomyrtus paitensis, Archirhodomyrtus turbinata, Archirhodomyrtus vieillardii, Arillastrum gummiferum, Astartea aspera, Astartea corniculata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-130144: Based on the initial data import
August Grisebach (1814-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griseb.' in the authors string.
Attila Borhidi (b.1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Borhidi' in the authors string.