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
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.
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
Species in the Mostuea genus
Mostuea brunonis,
Mostuea batesii,
Mostuea neurocarpa,
Mostuea hymenocardioides,
Mostuea hirsuta,
Mostuea rubrinervis,
Mostuea microphylla,
Mostuea adamii,
Mostuea surinamensis,
Mostuea muricata,
Species in the Gelsemiaceae family
Gelsemium elegans,
Gelsemium rankinii,
Gelsemium sempervirens,
Gelsemium rankii,
Mostuea brunonis,
Mostuea batesii,
Mostuea neurocarpa,
Mostuea hymenocardioides,
Mostuea hirsuta,
Mostuea rubrinervis,
Mostuea microphylla,
Mostuea adamii,
Mostuea surinamensis,
Mostuea muricata,
Pteleocarpa lamponga,