Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Genus:
Species:
victoriana
ID:
1305990

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.B.Silveira & Secco

Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 365(3): 241. 2018

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001318444

Common Names

  • Moutabea victoriana
  • Victoriana Moutabea
  • Moutabea Victoriana

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Description

Moutabea victoriana (also called Moutabea victoriana, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests, and is typically found growing on trees. It has long, narrow leaves and small white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Moutabea victoriana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Moutabea victoriana has small, white flowers with yellow throats. The seeds are small, black and oblong, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Moutabea victoriana is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by cuttings in the spring or by seed in the fall.

Where to Find Moutabea victoriana

Moutabea victoriana can be found in the Amazon rainforest of South America.

Moutabea victoriana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Moutabea victoriana?

Moutabea victoriana

What is the common name of Moutabea victoriana?

Victorian Moutabea

Where is Moutabea victoriana found?

Moutabea victoriana is found in the Caribbean and Central America

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

Ricardo de Sousa Secco (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Secco' in the authors string.
João Barros da Silveira: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.B.Silveira' in the authors string.