mothpollinated
Mothpollinated is a term used in plant reproductive ecology to describe plant species whose flowers are adapted to pollination by moths, especially nocturnal hawk moths (Sphingidae). It is part of the broader concept of pollination syndromes, where flower traits reflect the sensory and foraging behaviors of their primary pollinators.
Typical moth-pollination traits include flowers that bloom at night or twilight, often white or pale to be
Moths locate these flowers primarily by scent, as visual cues are less effective in the dark. Pollination
Common examples include Datura stramonium (jimson weed), Nicotiana alata (flowering tobacco), Cestrum nocturnum (night-blooming jasmine), and
Ecological significance of moth pollination includes supporting nocturnal plant reproduction, shaping plant distribution, and contributing to