Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
moquinii
ID:
407763

Status:
valid

Authors:
Webb ex Moq.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1849

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 13(2): 171 (1849)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000407095

Common Names

  • Moquinii Traganum
  • Moquinii Indian Almond
  • Moquinii Indian Walnut

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Description

Traganum moquinii (also called Moquin's Traganum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Combretaceae family. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar, and is found in moist deciduous forests, dry deciduous forests, and tropical dry forests.

Uses & Benefits

Traganum moquinii is used as a timber tree and is also used for fuelwood and charcoal. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Traganum moquinii has small, white flowers that are clustered in panicles. The seeds are small, black and shiny, and the seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Traganum moquinii is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5 m tall. It is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and placed in a rooting hormone before planting in a well-draining soil mix. The soil should be kept moist but not soggy.

Where to Find Traganum moquinii

Traganum moquinii is native to Central and South America. It can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Traganum moquinii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Traganum moquinii?

Traganum moquinii

What is the common name of Traganum moquinii?

Moquin's Traganum

Where is Traganum moquinii native to?

Brazil

Species in the Traganum genus

Species in the Amaranthaceae family

Achyranthes arborescens, Achyranthes aspera, Achyranthes bidentata, Achyranthes diandra, Achyranthes fasciculata, Achyranthes mangarevica, Achyranthes marchionica, Achyranthes margaretarum, Achyranthes mutica, Achyranthes splendens, Achyranthes talbotii, Achyranthes shahii, Achyropsis avicularis, Achyropsis filifolia, Achyropsis fruticulosa, Achyropsis gracilis, Achyropsis laniceps, Achyropsis leptostachya, Acroglochin obtusifolia, Acroglochin persicarioides, Aerva artemisioides, Aerva caudata, Aerva congesta, Aerva coriacea, Aerva edulis, Aerva glabrata, Aerva humbertii, Aerva javanica, Aerva lanata, Aerva leucura, Aerva madagassica, Aerva microphylla, Aerva monsonia, Aerva radicans, Aerva revoluta, Aerva sanguinolenta, Aerva timorensis, Aerva triangularifolia, Aerva villosa, Aerva wightii, Agathophora alopecuroides, Agriophyllum lateriflorum, Agriophyllum latifolium, Agriophyllum minus, Agriophyllum montasirii, Agriophyllum paletzkianum, Agriophyllum squarrosum, Allenrolfea occidentalis, Allenrolfea patagonica, Allenrolfea vaginata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2431709: Based on the initial data import
Philip Barker Webb (1793-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Webb' in the authors string.
Christian Horace Benedict Alfred Moquin-Tandon (1804-1863): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Moq.' in the authors string.