Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Species:
mukuntakia
ID:
800059

Status:
valid

Authors:
Croat

Source:
wcs

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Novon 15: 95 (2005)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000799393

Common Names

  • Mukuntakia Rhodospatha
  • Rhodospatha mukuntakia
  • Mukuntakia

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Description

Rhodospatha mukuntakia (also called Mukuntakia's rhodospatha, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is a shrub or small tree, growing up to 10 m tall. It is native to tropical Africa, from Sierra Leone east to Ethiopia and south to Angola. It is found in lowland rainforest and in seasonally dry forest.

Uses & Benefits

Rhodospatha mukuntakia is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes. It is also used to make a tea that is believed to have calming effects.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rhodospatha mukuntakia has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have thin, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rhodospatha mukuntakia is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil. The plant prefers full sun and regular watering.

Where to Find Rhodospatha mukuntakia

Rhodospatha mukuntakia can be found in the tropical forests of Africa.

Rhodospatha mukuntakia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rhodospatha mukuntakia?

Rhodospatha mukuntakia

What is the common name of Rhodospatha mukuntakia?

Mukuntakia's Rhodospatha

What type of plant is Rhodospatha mukuntakia?

It is a shrub

Species in the Rhodospatha genus

Rhodospatha badilloi, Rhodospatha bolivarana, Rhodospatha boliviensis, Rhodospatha brachypoda, Rhodospatha cardonae, Rhodospatha densinervia, Rhodospatha dissidens, Rhodospatha falconensis, Rhodospatha forgetii, Rhodospatha guasareensis, Rhodospatha kraenzlinii, Rhodospatha latifolia, Rhodospatha moritziana, Rhodospatha oblongata, Rhodospatha pellucida, Rhodospatha perezii, Rhodospatha robusta, Rhodospatha statutii, Rhodospatha steyermarkii, Rhodospatha venosa, Rhodospatha wendlandii, Rhodospatha monsalveae, Rhodospatha mukuntakia, Rhodospatha acosta-solisii, Rhodospatha brent-berlinii, Rhodospatha katipas, Rhodospatha piushaduka, Rhodospatha herrerae, Rhodospatha ovatifolia, Rhodospatha osaensis, Rhodospatha rubropunctata, Rhodospatha guanchensis, Rhodospatha arborescens, Rhodospatha rupicola,

Species in the Araceae family

Adelonema erythropus, Adelonema allenii, Adelonema crinipes, Adelonema hammelii, Adelonema kvistii, Adelonema mofflerianum, Adelonema orientale, Adelonema pallidinervium, Adelonema panamense, Adelonema peltatum, Adelonema picturatum, Adelonema roezlii, Adelonema speariae, Adelonema wallisii, Adelonema wendlandii, Adelonema yanamonoense, Aglaodorum griffithii, Aglaonema brevispathum, Aglaonema chermsiriwattanae, Aglaonema cochinchinense, Aglaonema commutatum, Aglaonema cordifolium, Aglaonema costatum, Aglaonema densinervium, Aglaonema flemingianum, Aglaonema hookerianum, Aglaonema marantifolium, Aglaonema modestum, Aglaonema nebulosum, Aglaonema nitidum, Aglaonema ovatum, Aglaonema philippinense, Aglaonema pictum, Aglaonema pumilum, Aglaonema rotunda, Aglaonema simplex, Aglaonema tricolor, Aglaonema vittatum, Aglaonema robeleynii, Aglaonema birmanicum, Aglaonema nicobaricum, Aglaonema tassae, Alloschemone inopinata, Alloschemone occidentalis, Alocasia megawatiae, Alocasia chaii, Alocasia infernalis, Alocasia nycteris, Alocasia hypoleuca, Alocasia jiewhoei,

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