Status:
valid
Authors:
Tul.
Source:
tro
Year:
1849
Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. , sér. 3, 11: 93 (1849)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001260404
Common Names
- Mourera weddelliana
- Weddell's Mourera
- Weddell's Mourera
Description
Mourera weddelliana (also called Weddell's mourera, among many other common names) is a small aquatic plant found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia. It is a perennial plant with short stems and leaves that are usually 1–2 cm long. The leaves are thin and fleshy, and the flowers are white or pink. It is found in slow-moving streams and rivers.
Uses & Benefits
Mourera weddelliana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It can also be used to prevent soil erosion. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Mourera weddelliana has small, yellow flowers with four petals. The flowers are followed by small, brown, four-sided seeds. The seedlings have thin, upright stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Mourera weddelliana is a small, evergreen shrub that can be grown in moist, shady areas. It is propagated by cuttings or by seeds. The cuttings should be taken in spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix. The seeds should be sown on a moist, sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs.
Where to Find Mourera weddelliana
Mourera weddelliana can be found in Brazil, Bolivia, and Paraguay.
Mourera weddelliana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mourera weddelliana?
Mourera weddelliana
What type of plant is Mourera weddelliana?
Herb
What is the natural habitat of Mourera weddelliana?
Tropical and subtropical forests
Species in the Mourera genus
Species in the Podostemaceae family
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Apinagia arminensis,
Apinagia batrachifolia,
Apinagia boliviana,
Apinagia brevicaulis,
Apinagia crispa,
Apinagia digitata,
Apinagia dissecta,
Apinagia divaricata,
Apinagia fimbrifolia,
Apinagia flexuosa,
Apinagia fluitans,
Apinagia fucoides,
Apinagia gardneriana,
Apinagia glaziovii,
Apinagia goejei,
Apinagia guairaensis,
Apinagia guyanensis,
Apinagia hulkiana,
Apinagia itanensis,
Apinagia kochii,
Apinagia latifolia,
Apinagia leptophylla,
Apinagia longifolia,
Apinagia marowynensis,
Apinagia membranacea,
Apinagia minor,
Apinagia multibranchiata,
Apinagia parvifolia,
Apinagia petiolata,
Apinagia platystigma,
Apinagia pusilla,
Apinagia rangiferina,
Apinagia richardiana,
Apinagia ruppioides,
Apinagia spruceana,
Apinagia staheliana,
Apinagia surumuensis,
Apinagia tenuifolia,
Apinagia treslingiana,
Apinagia versteegiana,
Apinagia brejoagrestinensis,
Autana andersonii,
Castelnavia noveloi,
Castelnavia cuneifolia,
Castelnavia fimbriata,
Castelnavia fluitans,
Castelnavia lindmaniana,
Castelnavia monandra,