Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
strumosa
ID:
809911

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ames) Luer

Source:
wcs

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Syst. Bot. Missouri Bot. Gard. 105: 118 (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000809245



Common Names

  • Muscarella strumosa
  • Strumose Muscarella
  • Strumous Muscarella


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Description

Muscarella strumosa (also called Strumosa Muscarella, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to the Caribbean and Central America. It is a small, herbaceous perennial with a single, erect stem and a single, erect leaf. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests, usually at elevations of 1000–1500 m.

Uses & Benefits

Muscarella strumosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Muscarella strumosa is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed with a white center. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Muscarella strumosa is a herbaceous perennial that grows up to 1 m in height. It prefers moist soils and partial shade. Propagation is usually done from seed, which should be sown in spring or summer. Division can also be done in spring.

Where to Find Muscarella strumosa

Muscarella strumosa is native to Mexico.

Muscarella strumosa FAQ

What type of plant is Muscarella strumosa?

Muscarella strumosa is a species of orchid.

Where is Muscarella strumosa found?

Muscarella strumosa is found in the rainforests of South America.

What is the flower color of Muscarella strumosa?

The flowers of Muscarella strumosa are white or yellow.

Species in the Muscarella genus

Muscarella ancora, Muscarella aristata, Muscarella catoxys, Muscarella cestrochila, Muscarella claviculata, Muscarella clavigera, Muscarella coeloglossa, Muscarella corynetes, Muscarella cynocephala, Muscarella delicatula, Muscarella echinodes, Muscarella exesilabia, Muscarella fimbriata, Muscarella fuchsii, Muscarella furcatipetala, Muscarella gongylodes, Muscarella helenae, Muscarella herpestes, Muscarella ichthyonekys, Muscarella infinita, Muscarella intonsa, Muscarella kennedyi, Muscarella latilabris, Muscarella lipothrix, Muscarella llamachoi, Muscarella longilabris, Muscarella macroblepharis, Muscarella marginata, Muscarella megalops, Muscarella oblonga, Muscarella perangusta, Muscarella quinqueseta, Muscarella rojohniii, Muscarella samacensis, Muscarella schudelii, Muscarella semperflorens, Muscarella sibatensis, Muscarella strumosa, Muscarella stumpflei, Muscarella tamboensis, Muscarella tempestalis, Muscarella trullifera, Muscarella tsubotae, Muscarella villosilabia, Muscarella werneri, Muscarella xanthella, Muscarella xyloura, Muscarella zephyrina, Muscarella cabellensis, Muscarella mucronata,

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

Oakes Ames (1874-1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ames' in the authors string.
Carlyle A. Luer (1922-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Luer' in the authors string.