Species:
mundanthuraiensis
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Rajendran & P.Daniel
Source:
wcs
Year:
1993
Citation Micro:
J. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc. 90: 80 (1993)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000282742
Common Names
- Premna mundanthuraiensis
- Mundanthurai Premna
- Mundanthurai Premna Plant
Description
Premna mundanthuraiensis (also called Chinese Premna, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 m tall. It is native to India and is found in open forests, thickets, and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Premna mundanthuraiensis is used as an ornamental plant, as a hedge plant, and for its medicinal properties. Its leaves are used in traditional medicine for treating fever, skin diseases, and digestive issues.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: White, tubular flowers with a yellowish tinge. Seed: Small, black, round seeds. Seedlings: Long, thin, green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Premna mundanthuraiensis is a shrub or small tree that can grow up to 6 m tall. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and placed in a moist soil mix. Both should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.
Where to Find Premna mundanthuraiensis
Premna mundanthuraiensis is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including India, China, and Southeast Asia.
Premna mundanthuraiensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Premna mundanthuraiensis?
Premna mundanthuraiensis
What is the common name of Premna mundanthuraiensis?
Mundanthurai Premna
Where is Premna mundanthuraiensis found?
It is found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar
Species in the Premna genus
Premna acuminata,
Premna acutata,
Premna alba,
Premna ambongensis,
Premna amplectens,
Premna angolensis,
Premna angustiflora,
Premna annulata,
Premna aureolepidota,
Premna balakrishnanii,
Premna balansae,
Premna barbata,
Premna bengalensis,
Premna bequaertii,
Premna bracteata,
Premna cambodiana,
Premna cavaleriei,
Premna chevalieri,
Premna chrysoclada,
Premna confinis,
Premna congolensis,
Premna cordifolia,
Premna coriacea,
Premna corymbosa,
Premna cowanii,
Premna crassa,
Premna cumingiana,
Premna debiana,
Premna decaryi,
Premna decurrens,
Premna depauperata,
Premna discolor,
Premna divaricata,
Premna dubia,
Premna esculenta,
Premna fohaiensis,
Premna fordii,
Premna fulva,
Premna garrettii,
Premna glaberrima,
Premna glandulifera,
Premna glandulosa,
Premna gracillima,
Premna grossa,
Premna guillauminii,
Premna hainanensis,
Premna hans-joachimii,
Premna henryana,
Premna herbacea,
Premna hildebrandtii,
Species in the Lamiaceae family
Acanthomintha duttonii,
Acanthomintha ilicifolia,
Acanthomintha lanceolata,
Acanthomintha obovata,
Acanthoprasium frutescens,
Acanthoprasium integrifolium,
Achyrospermum aethiopicum,
Achyrospermum africanum,
Achyrospermum axillare,
Achyrospermum carvalhoi,
Achyrospermum ciliatum,
Achyrospermum cryptanthum,
Achyrospermum dasytrichum,
Achyrospermum densiflorum,
Achyrospermum erythobotrys,
Achyrospermum fruticosum,
Achyrospermum laterale,
Achyrospermum micranthum,
Achyrospermum mildbraedii,
Achyrospermum oblongifolium,
Achyrospermum parviflorum,
Achyrospermum purpureum,
Achyrospermum schimperi,
Achyrospermum schlechteri,
Achyrospermum seychellarum,
Achyrospermum tisserantii,
Achyrospermum urens,
Achyrospermum wallichianum,
Achyrospermum scandens,
Acinos alpinus,
Acrotome angustifolia,
Acrotome fleckii,
Acrotome hispida,
Acrotome inflata,
Acrotome mozambiquensis,
Acrotome pallescens,
Acrotome tenuis,
Acrotome thorncroftii,
Acrymia ajugiflora,
Aegiphila aracaensis,
Aegiphila hystricina,
Aegiphila aculeifera,
Aegiphila alba,
Aegiphila anomala,
Aegiphila arcta,
Aegiphila australis,
Aegiphila bogotensis,
Aegiphila boliviana,
Aegiphila brachiata,
Aegiphila bracteolosa,
References
Arumugam Rajendran: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Rajendran' in the authors string.