Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
brevipes
ID:
245717

Status:
valid

Authors:
Radlk.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1879

Citation Micro:
Sitzungsber. Math.-Phys. Cl. Königl. Bayer. Akad. Wiss. München 9: 651 (1879)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000245049



Common Names

  • Molinaea brevipes
  • Short-stalked Molinaea
  • Short-stalked Molinaea


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Synonyms

  • Gelonium brevipes Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Molinaea brevipes (also called Molinaea brevipes var. brevipes, among many other common names) is a perennial herb found in tropical Africa. It has a woody stem and its leaves are ovate-lanceolate. It is found in grasslands and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Molinaea brevipes is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Molinaea brevipes has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have oval-shaped, serrated leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Molinaea brevipes is a small, evergreen shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade and is drought tolerant. It can be grown from seed, but it is slow to germinate and may take up to 6 months. Cuttings are the preferred method of propagation as it is faster and more reliable. The plant should be taken in the spring or fall and replanted immediately.

Where to Find Molinaea brevipes

Molinaea brevipes is native to tropical Africa and is found in moist forests.

Molinaea brevipes FAQ

What is the scientific name of Molinaea brevipes?

Molinaea brevipes

What type of plant is Molinaea brevipes?

Herbaceous perennial

Where does Molinaea brevipes grow?

It is native to South America

Species in the Molinaea genus

Species in the Sapindaceae family

References