Status:
valid
Authors:
Al-Shehbaz
Source:
ipni
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
Harvard Pap. Bot. 17: 8 (2012)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001339029
Common Names
- Mostacillastrum Subauriculatum
- Subauriculatum Mostacillastrum
- Subauriculatum Fern
Description
Mostacillastrum subauriculatum (also called small-eared mostacillastrum, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 4m tall. It is native to Central and South America and can be found in tropical moist forests.
Uses & Benefits
Mostacillastrum subauriculatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, wounds, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Mostacillastrum subauriculatum is small, yellow-green in color and has five petals. The seed is a small, black, oblong-shaped capsule. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Mostacillastrum subauriculatum is an herbaceous perennial that can reach up to 1m in height. It is propagated by seed or division of the root crown. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun. It is tolerant of frost and can be grown in a wide range of climates.
Where to Find Mostacillastrum subauriculatum
Mostacillastrum subauriculatum is native to South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.
Mostacillastrum subauriculatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mostacillastrum subauriculatum?
Mostacillastrum subauriculatum
What is the natural habitat of Mostacillastrum subauriculatum?
Tropical rainforests
What is the flowering season of Mostacillastrum subauriculatum?
Late spring to early summer
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,