Status:
valid
Authors:
Epling
Source:
wcs
Year:
1932
Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 60: 19 (1933 publ. 1932)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000292372
Common Names
- Mociniana Asterohyptis
- Asterohyptis mociniana
- Mociniana Palm
Synonyms
- Hyptis alopecuroides Briq. [unknown]
- Hyptis biolleyi Briq. [unknown]
- Hyptis mociniana Benth. [unknown]
- Hyptis spinulosa Benth. [unknown]
- Hyptis stellulata sinclairi Benth. [unknown]
- Mesosphaerum alopecuroides Briq. [unknown]
- Mesosphaerum biolleyi Briq. [unknown]
- Mesosphaerum mocinianum Kuntze [unknown]
- Mesosphaerum spinulosum Kuntze [unknown]
- Hyptis stellulata sinclairii Benth. [unknown]
Description
Asterohyptis mociniana (also called Mocin Palm, among many other common names) is a species of palm tree native to the Venezuelan Andes. It is a medium-sized palm with a single trunk and a crown of pinnate leaves. It is found in humid montane forests, often near streams, at elevations of 500-2,000 m.
Uses & Benefits
Asterohyptis mociniana is used for its timber, which is used for furniture and construction. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as for treating skin diseases, as an antiseptic, and as a diuretic.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Asterohyptis mociniana has a white flower with yellow centers that blooms in the summer. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf with a pointed tip.
Cultivation and Propagation
Asterohyptis mociniana is an evergreen shrub native to Mexico. It prefers full sun and well-drained, slightly acidic soil. Propagation is best done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny spot. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil.
Where to Find Asterohyptis mociniana
Asterohyptis mociniana is native to South America and can be found in the Amazon rainforest.
Asterohyptis mociniana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Asterohyptis mociniana?
Asterohyptis mociniana
What is the common name of Asterohyptis mociniana?
Mocin's Asterohyptis
What is the natural habitat of Asterohyptis mociniana?
Tropical rainforests in Central and South America
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Achyrospermum parviflorum,
Achyrospermum purpureum,
Achyrospermum schimperi,
Achyrospermum schlechteri,
Achyrospermum seychellarum,
Achyrospermum tisserantii,
Achyrospermum urens,
Achyrospermum wallichianum,
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Acinos alpinus,
Acrotome angustifolia,
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Acrotome hispida,
Acrotome inflata,
Acrotome mozambiquensis,
Acrotome pallescens,
Acrotome tenuis,
Acrotome thorncroftii,
Acrymia ajugiflora,
Aegiphila aracaensis,
Aegiphila hystricina,
Aegiphila aculeifera,
Aegiphila alba,
Aegiphila anomala,
Aegiphila arcta,
Aegiphila australis,
Aegiphila bogotensis,
Aegiphila boliviana,
Aegiphila brachiata,
Aegiphila bracteolosa,