Moutabea chodatiana - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
chodatiana
ID:
453439
Status:
valid
Authors:
Huber
Source:
cmp
Year:
1902
Citation Micro:
Bol. Mus. Paraense Hist. Nat. Ethnogr. 3: 426 (1902)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000452771
Common Names
- Moutabea chodatiana
- Chodat's Moutabea
- Chodat's Mountain-Pink
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Moutabea chodatiana (also called Chodat's Moutabea, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with a spreading habit. It has oval-shaped leaves and produces small, yellow flowers in summer. Native to South America, it is found in dry forests and scrub at elevations of 0-1,000m.
Uses & Benefits
Moutabea chodatiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in revegetation projects to help stabilize soils and reduce erosion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Moutabea chodatiana has small, white flowers that are arranged in a dense spike. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are slender and have a single leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Moutabea chodatiana is a perennial shrub that is native to the alpine and subalpine regions of the Himalayas. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Cuttings should be taken in early spring.
Where to Find Moutabea chodatiana
Moutabea chodatiana is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America.
Moutabea chodatiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Moutabea chodatiana?
Moutabea chodatiana
What is the common name of Moutabea chodatiana?
Chodat's moutabea
Where is Moutabea chodatiana found?
Moutabea chodatiana is found in the rainforests of South America
Species in the Moutabea genus
Species in the Polygalaceae family
Acanthocladus brasiliensis, Acanthocladus guayaquilensis, Acanthocladus moyanoi, Acanthocladus scleroxylon, Acanthocladus tehuelchum, Acanthocladus colombianus, Acanthocladus dukei, Acanthocladus pulcherrimus, Acanthocladus santosii, Acanthocladus dichromus, Ancylotropis insignis, Ancylotropis malmeana, Asemeia grandiflora, Asemeia ignatii, Asemeia ilheotica, Asemeia lindmaniana, Asemeia marquesiana, Asemeia martiana, Asemeia monninoides, Asemeia parietaria, Asemeia pohliana, Asemeia rhodoptera, Asemeia glabra, Asemeia hirsuta, Asemeia apopetala, Asemeia echinosperma, Asemeia hondurana, Asemeia securidaca, Asemeia sphaerospora, Asemeia tonsa, Asemeia acuminata, Asemeia extraaxillaris, Asemeia galmeri, Asemeia hebeclada, Asemeia mollis, Asemeia monticola, Asemeia ovata, Asemeia pseudohebeclada, Asemeia tobatiensis, Asemeia violacea, Asemeia floribunda, Atroxima afzeliana, Atroxima liberica, Badiera cubensis, Badiera fuertesii, Badiera oblongata, Badiera penaea, Badiera propinqua, Badiera virgata, Badiera subrhombifolia,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2509730: Based on the initial data import
Jacques Huber (1867-1914): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Huber' in the authors string.