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
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.
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 Moutabea genus
Moutabea aculeata,
Moutabea guianensis,
Moutabea chodatiana,
Moutabea arianiae,
Moutabea angustifolia,
Moutabea excoriata,
Moutabea gentryi,
Moutabea victoriana,
Moutabea floribunda,
Moutabea pacifica,
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,