Status:
valid
Authors:
Al-Shehbaz
Source:
ksu
Year:
2010
Citation Micro:
Darwiniana 48: 61 (2010)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000746770
Common Names
- Mostacillastrum hunzikeri
- Hunziker's Mostacillastrum
- Hunziker's Mostacillastrum Vine
Description
Mostacillastrum hunzikeri (also called 'Hunziker's Mostacillastrum', among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to South America, and is found in dry to moist grasslands and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Mostacillastrum hunzikeri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its flowers are used to make herbal tea and for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Mostacillastrum hunzikeri has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings have two pairs of cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Mostacillastrum hunzikeri is a small shrub native to Chile. It is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring and cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn.
Where to Find Mostacillastrum hunzikeri
Mostacillastrum hunzikeri is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Mostacillastrum hunzikeri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mostacillastrum hunzikeri?
Mostacillastrum hunzikeri
What is the common name of Mostacillastrum hunzikeri?
Hunziker's Mostacillastrum
Where is Mostacillastrum hunzikeri found?
Mostacillastrum hunzikeri is found in Chile
Species in the Mostacillastrum genus
Mostacillastrum andinum,
Mostacillastrum dianthoides,
Mostacillastrum leptocarpum,
Mostacillastrum hunzikeri,
Mostacillastrum haitiense,
Mostacillastrum arcuatum,
Mostacillastrum purpusii,
Mostacillastrum vaseyi,
Mostacillastrum versicolor,
Mostacillastrum stenophyllum,
Mostacillastrum ameghinoi,
Mostacillastrum carolinense,
Mostacillastrum commune,
Mostacillastrum ferreyrae,
Mostacillastrum gracile,
Mostacillastrum morrisonii,
Mostacillastrum oleraceum,
Mostacillastrum orbignyanum,
Mostacillastrum pectinifolium,
Mostacillastrum subscandens,
Mostacillastrum ventanense,
Mostacillastrum weberbaueri,
Mostacillastrum ekmanii,
Mostacillastrum incisum,
Mostacillastrum longipes,
Mostacillastrum pandurifolium,
Mostacillastrum retrofractum,
Mostacillastrum saltaense,
Mostacillastrum subauriculatum,
Mostacillastrum gracielae,
Mostacillastrum volckmannii,
Species in the Brassicaceae family
Abdra brachycarpa,
Abdra aprica,
Acuston perenne,
Aethionema rhodopaeum,
Aethionema alanyae,
Aethionema arabicum,
Aethionema armenum,
Aethionema capitatum,
Aethionema carlsbergii,
Aethionema carneum,
Aethionema cephalanthum,
Aethionema cordatum,
Aethionema coridifolium,
Aethionema demirizii,
Aethionema diastrophis,
Aethionema dumanii,
Aethionema edentulum,
Aethionema eunomioides,
Aethionema fimbriatum,
Aethionema froedinii,
Aethionema gileadense,
Aethionema glaucinum,
Aethionema grandiflorum,
Aethionema heterocarpum,
Aethionema heterophyllum,
Aethionema huber-morathii,
Aethionema karamanicum,
Aethionema lepidioides,
Aethionema levandowskyi,
Aethionema lycium,
Aethionema marashicum,
Aethionema membranaceum,
Aethionema munzurense,
Aethionema orbiculatum,
Aethionema papillosum,
Aethionema retsina,
Aethionema saxatile,
Aethionema schistosum,
Aethionema semnanensis,
Aethionema speciosum,
Aethionema spicatum,
Aethionema stylosum,
Aethionema subulatum,
Aethionema syriacum,
Aethionema thesiifolium,
Aethionema thomasianum,
Aethionema transhyrcanum,
Aethionema turcicum,
Aethionema umbellatum,
Aethionema virgatum,