Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
hymenocardioides
ID:
378744

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hutch. & Dalziel

Source:
ksu

Year:
1931

Citation Micro:
Fl. W. Trop. Afr. 2: 20 (1931)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000378076

Common Names

  • Mostuea hymenocardioides
  • Hymenocardioides Mostuea
  • Hymenocardioides's Mostuea

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Description

Mostuea hymenocardioides (also called Heart-leaved Mostuea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Acanthaceae. It is native to South America and is found in wet, tropical forests. It has a shrub-like growth habit and produces yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Mostuea hymenocardioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating headaches and fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mostuea hymenocardioides has small, white flowers with five petals and a short, thick stem. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are thin and have multiple stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mostuea hymenocardioides is a tropical, evergreen, perennial shrub. It can be propagated by stem cuttings or by division of the rhizomes. It needs a warm, humid, and sheltered position in full sun or partial shade. It requires moist, well-drained soil and regular watering.

Where to Find Mostuea hymenocardioides

Mostuea hymenocardioides can be found in tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and the Pacific Islands.

Mostuea hymenocardioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mostuea hymenocardioides?

Mostuea hymenocardioides

What is the common name of Mostuea hymenocardioides?

Hymenocardioid

What is the growth habit of Mostuea hymenocardioides?

It is a small, evergreen, perennial herb

References

John Hutchinson (1884-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hutch.' in the authors string.
John McEwan Dalziel (1872-1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dalziel' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:546756-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.