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
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.
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.
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,