Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
rubrinervis
ID:
1074481

Status:
valid

Authors:
Engl.

Source:
tro

Year:
1886

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 7: 340 (1886)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001073819

Common Names

  • Rubrinervis Mostuea
  • Mostuea rubrinervis
  • Rubrinervis Mostuea

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Description

Mostuea rubrinervis (also called Red-Veined Mostuea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Loasaceae family. It is native to Madagascar, where it grows in desert and other dry habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Mostuea rubrinervis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes, and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mostuea rubrinervis has small white flowers with yellow centers and brown seeds. The seedlings are small and green with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mostuea rubrinervis is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall.

Where to Find Mostuea rubrinervis

Mostuea rubrinervis can be found in tropical Africa, from Nigeria to Angola and Zambia.

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