| Moro | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Malpighiales |
| Family: | Passifloraceae |
| Genus: | Malesherbia |
| Species: | M. splendens |
| Binomial name | |
| Malesherbia splendens | |
Malesherbia splendens is a shrub in the genus Malesherbia. [1] It is colloquially known as Moro, Fox Tail, and Veronica. [2]
Malesherbia splendes is a shrub with a woody trunk that can grow up to 1.5-2 meters high. [3] It has densely leafy 50-95 cm long branches. [3] The plant produces "numerous" immature seeds, these are fovelated with fine long ribs. [3]
Flowers are found in the axil of lesser leaves. [3] They are tubular and yellow or pale green. [2] [4] Sepals are 9-10mm long, triangular, and end with a thick glandular hair. [3] Stamen are exserted with 45-48mm long filaments and 3-.52mm long anthers. [3] Pollen grains are 67-83x40-49mic. [3] Styles are longer than stamen, approximately 50-52mm long with small obconical stigmas. [3]
It has low genetic diversity, potentially due to its small species range. [5]
Malesherbia splendes was originally described in 1965 by Ricardi. [3] The specimens from which this species was originally described were found in the Langa district, Santa Eulalia Valley, and between Asnapuqio and Buena vista. [3] It is readily distinguished from other members of Malesherbia by its flowers. [3]
Malesherbia splendes is native to the Lurín river basin of the Andean region of Peru. [2] It is found at altitudes of 2100-3000m in arid and rocky slopes of the western slopes of the central Andes. [2] [3]
Malesherbia splendes is currently classified as endangered due to low genetic diversity and diminishing species boundary due to the expansion of goat farming. [4]
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Malesherbia is a genus of flowering plants consisting of 25 species in the Passifloraceae. This is a xerophytic group endemic to the Peruvian and Chilean deserts and adjacent Argentina. The genus is currently recognized by the APG III system of classification in the family Passifloraceae, and is the sole member of the subfamily Malesherbioideae.
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The puna grassland ecoregion, of the montane grasslands and shrublands biome, is found in the central Andes Mountains of South America. It is considered one of the eight Natural Regions in Peru, but extends south, across Chile, Bolivia, and western northwest Argentina. The term puna encompasses diverse ecosystems of the high Central Andes above 3200–3400 m.
The Sierras Pampeanas is a geographical region of Argentina.
Prosopis chilensis is a species of tree in the genus Prosopis, belonging to the family Fabaceae. It is found in parts of central Chile, southern Peru, Bolivia, and Andean (northwestern) Argentina. Its common names include Chilean mesquite, cupesí, and Chilean algarrobo. It is used for providing shade, for animal feed, and firewood.
Malesherbia angustisecta is an endangered member of Malesherbia (Passifloraceae). It is colloquially called clavelina.
Malesherbia ardens, a member of Malesherbia (Passifloraceae), is a shrub with red flowers, colloquially called Lampaya.
Malesherbia laraosensis is a member of Malesherbia (Passifloraceae) described in 2014 by Hamilton Beltran and Maximilian Weigend. It is the only member of the genus known to inhabit Laraos, Peru. It is described as a small shrub, with branch lengths up to 15 cm long, these features make it morphologically distinct from other Peruvian members of the genus. It has orange flowers with red tips, and flowers from May - July.
Malesherbia arequipensis is a herbaceous member of Malesherbia (Passifloraceae) with white flowers. It first described in 1961 by botanist Mario H. Ricardi Salinas and is native to Arequipa and Moquegua. It is the only member of Malesherbia that grows outside of the Andes. It grows up to 15 cm tall and has white flowers.
Malesherbia auristipulata is a perennial woody shrub in the genus Malesherbia (Passifloraceae). Locally it is called Ají de Zorra. M. auristipulata is commonly found in Northern Chili and rarely in Tacna, Peru. In general, the species range is very restricted as a result M. auristipulata is considered a rare plant. It is likely that there are less than 100 individuals left, classifying the species as critically endangered by the local government.
Malesherbia fasciculata is a subshrub that is native to the subtropics of Northern and Central Chile.
Malesherbia fatimae is a shrub native to Chuquibamba, Peru. It phenotypically differs greatly from other Peruvian members of Malesherbia in terms of leaves and branch formation and density. It flowers all year long and has dense racemes red flowers.
Malesherbia haemantha is an endangered shrub native to the desert and dry shrubland of Peru.
Malesherbia humilis is an annual herb that grows in the subtropics of northern and central Chile to Argentina.
Malesherbia lirana is a perennial herb whose native range is from Argentina and Chile. The species has racemose inflorescences that are 2 - 3.9 cm in size and cream colored petals. It flowers in spring to late summer.
Malesherbia scarlatiflora is a shrub native to the pacific slopes of Peru. It grows up to 1 meter tall, has narrow ovate-acuminate leaves, and orange flowers.
Malesherbia tenuifolia is an vulnerable subshrub native to Candarave, Peru and Tarapacá, Chile. It is found at altitudes of 1550-2400m. It can grow up to 150cm tall, is ashy-green, and has dark red flowers.
Malesherbia tubulosa is subshrub native to central Peru. It is colloquially called Mullaca and Verónica. M. tubulosa can reach heights of 2 meters and has actinomorphic orange flowers.
Malesherbia weberbaueri is species of flowering plant in the family Passifloraceae. It is a subshrub native to Apurímac, Ayacucho, Huancavelica and Junín. It is found at altitudes of 2300-3600 meters.
