Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
mundii
ID:
983563

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sond.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1846

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 19: 77 (1846)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000982901

Common Names

  • Mund's Holothrix
  • Mund Holothrix
  • Mund's Star-of-Bethlehem

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Description

Holothrix mundii (also called Mund's Holothrix, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in grasslands, woodlands, and savannas. It has a woody stem, narrow leaves, and white flowers with yellow centers.

Uses & Benefits

Holothrix mundii is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach aches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Holothrix mundii is white and bell-shaped, with five petals. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Holothrix mundii is a small, evergreen, perennial plant. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade, in well-drained soil. Propagation is by division or cuttings.

Where to Find Holothrix mundii

Holothrix mundii is native to tropical regions of Africa and can be found in areas with warm, humid climates.

Species in the Holothrix genus

Holothrix klimkoana, Holothrix aphylla, Holothrix arachnoidea, Holothrix aspera, Holothrix brevipetala, Holothrix brongniartiana, Holothrix buchananii, Holothrix burchellii, Holothrix cernua, Holothrix condensata, Holothrix culveri, Holothrix elgonensis, Holothrix exilis, Holothrix filicornis, Holothrix grandiflora, Holothrix hydra, Holothrix incurva, Holothrix johnstonii, Holothrix longicornu, Holothrix longiflora, Holothrix macowaniana, Holothrix majubensis, Holothrix micrantha, Holothrix montigena, Holothrix mundii, Holothrix nyasae, Holothrix orthoceras, Holothrix papillosa, Holothrix parviflora, Holothrix pentadactyla, Holothrix pilosa, Holothrix pleistodactyla, Holothrix praecox, Holothrix randii, Holothrix schimperi, Holothrix schlechteriana, Holothrix scopularia, Holothrix secunda, Holothrix socotrana, Holothrix squamata, Holothrix thodei, Holothrix tridactylites, Holothrix tridentata, Holothrix triloba, Holothrix unifolia, Holothrix villosa,

Species in the Orchidaceae family

Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,

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