Medusandra mpomiana - Uses, Benefits & Care
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Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mpomiana
ID:
1079364
Status:
valid
Authors:
Letouzey & Satabié
Source:
tro
Year:
1974
Citation Micro:
Adansonia , n.s., 14: 65 (1974)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001078702
Common Names
- Medusandra Mpomiana
- Mpomiana Medusandra
- Mpomiana Medusandra
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Medusandra mpomiana (also called Mpomi Medusandra, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree with glossy, dark green leaves and small, white flowers. It is native to West Africa and is found in forests, scrub, and rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Medusandra mpomiana is an evergreen shrub native to Central Africa. It is commonly used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes, and is also used to create hedges and windbreaks. It is also used in the production of dyes and in the making of herbal teas.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Medusandra mpomiana has small, white flowers with four petals that bloom in the spring. The flowers are followed by small, round, black fruits that contain a single seed. The seedlings have a single stem with small, dark green leaves.
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Medusandra mpomiana can be found in the tropical regions of Central and South America.
Species in the Medusandra genus
Species in the Peridiscaceae family
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-20200009: Based on the initial data import
René Letouzey (1918-1989): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Letouzey' in the authors string.