Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
myosurus
ID:
1326461

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ridl.) Kocyan & Schuit.

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 161: 66 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001338915



Common Names

  • Grosourdya myosurus
  • Myosurus Grosourdya
  • Myosurus Grosourdya Vine


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Description

Grosourdya myosurus (also called mouse-tail grosourdya, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 4m tall. It is native to Central and South America and can be found in tropical moist forests.

Uses & Benefits

Grosourdya myosurus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, containers, and rock gardens. It is also used to attract butterflies and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Grosourdya myosurus is white, with a yellow lip, and has a pleasant scent. The seed is small, round, and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Grosourdya myosurus is a tropical plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. When propagating by seed, the seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. When propagating by cuttings, the cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and placed in a well-draining potting mix. The cuttings should be kept moist and in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Grosourdya myosurus

Grosourdya myosurus is native to the tropical forests of South America, from Colombia to Brazil.

Grosourdya myosurus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Grosourdya myosurus?

Grosourdya myosurus

What is the common name of Grosourdya myosurus?

Mouse-tailed Grosourdya

What is the habitat of Grosourdya myosurus?

It is found in tropical and subtropical regions, such as rainforests and woodlands

Species in the Orchidaceae family

Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,

References

Henry Nicholas Ridley (1855-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ridl.' in the authors string.
André Schuiteman (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schuit.' in the authors string.
Alexander Kocyan (b.1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kocyan' in the authors string.