Status:
valid
Authors:
Aubl.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1775
Citation Micro:
Hist. Pl. Guiane : 680 (1775)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000452766
Common Names
- Moutabea guianensis
- Guianensis Moutabea
- Moutabea Guianensis
Synonyms
- Cryptostomum coriaceum Vahl [unknown]
- Cryptostomum guianense Raeusch. [unknown]
- Cryptostomum laurifolium Willd. [unknown]
Description
Moutabea guianensis (also called Guianan Moutabea, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with a spreading habit. It has oval-shaped leaves and produces small, yellow flowers in summer. Native to South America, it is found in dry forests and scrub at elevations of 0-1,000m.
Uses & Benefits
Moutabea guianensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in revegetation projects to help stabilize soils and reduce erosion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Moutabea guianensis has small, white flowers that are arranged in a dense spike. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are slender and have a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Moutabea guianensis is a perennial shrub that is native to the alpine and subalpine regions of the Himalayas. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Cuttings should be taken in early spring.
Where to Find Moutabea guianensis
Moutabea guianensis is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America.
Moutabea guianensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Moutabea guianensis?
Moutabea guianensis
What is the common name of Moutabea guianensis?
Guianan moutabea
Where is Moutabea guianensis found?
Moutabea guianensis is found in the rainforests of South America
Species in the Moutabea genus
Moutabea aculeata,
Moutabea guianensis,
Moutabea chodatiana,
Moutabea arianiae,
Moutabea angustifolia,
Moutabea excoriata,
Moutabea gentryi,
Moutabea victoriana,
Moutabea floribunda,
Moutabea pacifica,
Species in the Polygalaceae family
Acanthocladus brasiliensis,
Acanthocladus guayaquilensis,
Acanthocladus moyanoi,
Acanthocladus scleroxylon,
Acanthocladus tehuelchum,
Acanthocladus colombianus,
Acanthocladus dukei,
Acanthocladus pulcherrimus,
Acanthocladus santosii,
Acanthocladus dichromus,
Ancylotropis insignis,
Ancylotropis malmeana,
Asemeia grandiflora,
Asemeia ignatii,
Asemeia ilheotica,
Asemeia lindmaniana,
Asemeia marquesiana,
Asemeia martiana,
Asemeia monninoides,
Asemeia parietaria,
Asemeia pohliana,
Asemeia rhodoptera,
Asemeia glabra,
Asemeia hirsuta,
Asemeia apopetala,
Asemeia echinosperma,
Asemeia hondurana,
Asemeia securidaca,
Asemeia sphaerospora,
Asemeia tonsa,
Asemeia acuminata,
Asemeia extraaxillaris,
Asemeia galmeri,
Asemeia hebeclada,
Asemeia mollis,
Asemeia monticola,
Asemeia ovata,
Asemeia pseudohebeclada,
Asemeia tobatiensis,
Asemeia violacea,
Asemeia floribunda,
Atroxima afzeliana,
Atroxima liberica,
Badiera cubensis,
Badiera fuertesii,
Badiera oblongata,
Badiera penaea,
Badiera propinqua,
Badiera virgata,
Badiera subrhombifolia,