Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Species:
distans
ID:
1323937

Status:
valid

Authors:
Breteler

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Pl. Ecol. Evol. 146: 252 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001336391



Common Names

  • Mocquerysia distans
  • Distans Mocquerysia
  • Distant Mocquerysia


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Description

Mocquerysia distans (also called the Starburst Orchid, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to tropical Africa. It grows in wet, shady forests at elevations of up to 1,200 m. It has long, thin leaves and clusters of small, star-shaped flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Mocquerysia distans is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat various ailments such as abdominal pain, diarrhea, and fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mocquerysia distans is a white or yellow 5-petaled bloom. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mocquerysia distans is a small, evergreen shrub that can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in partial shade and can tolerate some drought. It can be propagated from cuttings taken in spring or summer.

Where to Find Mocquerysia distans

Mocquerysia distans is found in Colombia.

Mocquerysia distans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mocquerysia distans?

Mocquerysia distans

What type of plant is Mocquerysia distans?

Orchid

Where does Mocquerysia distans grow?

Venezuela

Species in the Mocquerysia genus

Species in the Salicaceae family

Abatia angeliana, Abatia americana, Abatia canescens, Abatia glabra, Abatia mexicana, Abatia microphylla, Abatia parviflora, Abatia rugosa, Abatia spicata, Abatia stellata, Azara alpina, Azara celastrina, Azara dentata, Azara integrifolia, Azara intermedia, Azara lanceolata, Azara microphylla, Azara petiolaris, Azara salicifolia, Azara serrata, Azara uruguayensis, Banara acunae, Banara arguta, Banara axilliflora, Banara boliviana, Banara brasiliensis, Banara brittonii, Banara caymanensis, Banara cordifolia, Banara domingensis, Banara excisa, Banara glauca, Banara guianensis, Banara ibaguensis, Banara larensis, Banara leptophylla, Banara minutiflora, Banara nitida, Banara orinocensis, Banara parviflora, Banara portoricensis, Banara quinquenervis, Banara regia, Banara riparia, Banara riscoi, Banara saxicola, Banara selleana, Banara serrata, Banara splendens, Banara tomentosa,

References

Franciscus Jozef Breteler (b.1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Breteler' in the authors string.