Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
speciosa
ID:
246913

Status:
valid

Authors:
Linden ex Lindl. & Paxton

Source:
wcs

Year:
1853

Citation Micro:
Paxton's Fl. Gard. 3: 174 (1853)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000246245



Common Names

  • Mormodes Speciosa
  • Speciosa Orchid
  • Mormodes Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Mormodes ocanae Linden & Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Mormodes ocanae brachylobum Rchb.f. [unknown]

Description

Mormodes speciosa (also called Indian Mulberry, Beach Mulberry, and Noni, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 6 meters tall. It is native to India, Southeast Asia, and the Pacific Islands. It is found in coastal areas, as well as in disturbed areas, such as roadsides and abandoned fields.

Uses & Benefits

Mormodes speciosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mormodes speciosa is yellow-green with a red lip. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mormodes speciosa is an epiphytic orchid native to Central America. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in partial shade. Propagation is by division or seed.

Where to Find Mormodes speciosa

Mormodes speciosa is native to Colombia.

Mormodes speciosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mormodes speciosa?

Mormodes speciosa

What is the common name of Mormodes speciosa?

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What is the natural habitat of Mormodes speciosa?

Mormodes speciosa is native to Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru

Species in the Mormodes genus

Mormodes andicola, Mormodes andreettae, Mormodes aromatica, Mormodes atropurpurea, Mormodes aurantiaca, Mormodes aurea, Mormodes auriculata, Mormodes badia, Mormodes buccinator, Mormodes calceolata, Mormodes carnevaliana, Mormodes cartonii, Mormodes castroi, Mormodes chrysantha, Mormodes claesiana, Mormodes cogniauxii, Mormodes colossus, Mormodes convolutum, Mormodes cozticxochitl, Mormodes cucumerina, Mormodes dasilvae, Mormodes dayana, Mormodes densiflora, Mormodes elegans, Mormodes ephippilabia, Mormodes escobarii, Mormodes estradae, Mormodes fractiflexa, Mormodes frymirei, Mormodes guentheriana, Mormodes hoehnei, Mormodes hookeri, Mormodes horichii, Mormodes ignea, Mormodes issanensis, Mormodes lancilabris, Mormodes lawrenceana, Mormodes lineata, Mormodes lobulata, Mormodes luxata, Mormodes maculata, Mormodes mejiae, Mormodes morenoi, Mormodes nagelii, Mormodes oberlanderiana, Mormodes oceloteoides, Mormodes oestlundianum, Mormodes orinocoensis, Mormodes pabstiana, Mormodes paraensis,

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-130079: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.
Joseph Paxton (1803-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Paxton' in the authors string.
Jean Jules Linden (1817-1898): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Linden' in the authors string.