Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
moeniana
ID:
1539730

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mello-Silva & J.C.Lopes

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2020

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 475: 283 (2020)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000021372


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Description

Bocagea moeniana (also called 'Moeniana Bocagea', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to Southeast Asia. It is a herbaceous plant with stems up to 0.01 m long. The stems are covered with hairs and are used in medicinal preparations. It is found in tropical and subtropical rainforests, as well as in mangrove forests and coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Bocagea moeniana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bocagea moeniana is a small, yellowish-green flower with a white center. The seed is a small, dark brown, flattened, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a slender, light green stem with a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bocagea moeniana can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny position in a moist, well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The clumps should be divided into smaller sections and replanted in a warm, sunny position in a moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Bocagea moeniana

Bocagea moeniana can be found in the tropical forests of Brazil.

Bocagea moeniana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bocagea moeniana?

Bocagea moeniana

What is the family of Bocagea moeniana?

Asteraceae

What is the distribution of Bocagea moeniana?

India

Species in the Annonaceae family

Afroguatteria bequaertii, Afroguatteria globosa, Afroguatteria discostigma, Alphonsea boniana, Alphonsea curtisii, Alphonsea cylindrica, Alphonsea elliptica, Alphonsea gaudichaudiana, Alphonsea hainanensis, Alphonsea havilandii, Alphonsea hortensis, Alphonsea javanica, Alphonsea johorensis, Alphonsea keithii, Alphonsea kinabaluensis, Alphonsea kingii, Alphonsea lucida, Alphonsea lutea, Alphonsea maingayi, Alphonsea malayana, Alphonsea mollis, Alphonsea monogyna, Alphonsea orthopetala, Alphonsea ovata, Alphonsea papuasica, Alphonsea philastreana, Alphonsea siamensis, Alphonsea sonlaensis, Alphonsea stenogyna, Alphonsea tonquinensis, Alphonsea tsangyanensis, Alphonsea ventricosa, Alphonsea zeylanica, Alphonsea borneensis, Alphonsea rugosa, Alphonsea glandulosa, Alphonsea pallida, Alphonsea annulata, Alphonsea isthmicola, Alphonsea longicarpa, Alphonsea phuwuaensis, Ambavia capuronii, Ambavia gerrardii, Anaxagorea acuminata, Anaxagorea allenii, Anaxagorea angustifolia, Anaxagorea borneensis, Anaxagorea brachycarpa, Anaxagorea brevipedicellata, Anaxagorea brevipes,

References

POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77214662-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.