Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
formosa
ID:
881022

Status:
valid

Authors:
(R.Br.) de Koning & Sosef

Source:
wcs

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Blumea 31: 288 (1986)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000880357

Common Names

  • Mnesithea formosa
  • Beautiful Mnesithea
  • Beautiful Mnesithea-bush

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Description

Mnesithea formosa (also called Beautiful mnesithea, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Africa. It grows to a height of 1–2 m and has an upright habit with glossy green leaves. It is found in open woodlands, grasslands, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Mnesithea formosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as well as for erosion control and forage for livestock. It is also used in papermaking and as a biomass fuel.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Mnesithea formosa are small, white or pink in color and have five petals. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are short and bushy with multiple stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mnesithea formosa is a shrub that is native to tropical Africa and Asia. It is an easy-to-grow shrub that is tolerant of a wide range of soils and climates. It is best grown in full sun and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. The seed should be sown in the spring or fall in a prepared seedbed. Cuttings can be taken in the spring or summer and rooted in a well-draining medium.

Where to Find Mnesithea formosa

Mnesithea formosa can be found in India, Nepal, and Bhutan.

Mnesithea formosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mnesithea formosa?

Mnesithea formosa

What is the common name of Mnesithea formosa?

Beautiful mnesithea

What is the growth habit of Mnesithea formosa?

It is an evergreen shrub with glossy green leaves and fragrant white flowers.

Species in the Poaceae family

Achnatherum pekinense, Achnatherum pubicalyx, Achnatherum sibiricum, Achnatherum turcomanicum, Achnatherum brandisii, Achnatherum bromoides, Achnatherum calamagrostis, Achnatherum confusum, Achnatherum inebrians, Achnatherum jacquemontii, Achnatherum virescens, Achnatherum paradoxum, Achnatherum nakaii, Achnatherum pelliotii, Achnatherum haussknechtii, Achnatherum mandavillei, Achnatherum pilosum, Achnatherum parviflorum, Achnatherum staintonii, Aciachne acicularis, Aciachne flagellifera, Aciachne pulvinata, Acidosasa breviclavata, Acidosasa brilletii, Acidosasa chinensis, Acidosasa edulis, Acidosasa glauca, Acidosasa guangxiensis, Acidosasa lingchuanensis, Acidosasa nanunica, Acidosasa notata, Acidosasa purpurea, Acidosasa venusta, Acidosasa carinata, Acostia gracilis, Acrachne henrardiana, Acrachne perrieri, Acrachne racemosa, Acritochaete volkensii, Acroceras amplectens, Acroceras attenuatum, Acroceras boivinii, Acroceras bosseri, Acroceras calcicola, Acroceras chaseae, Acroceras diffusum, Acroceras elegans, Acroceras excavatum, Acroceras fluminense, Acroceras gabunense,

References

Robert Brown (1773-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Br.' in the authors string.
Marc Simon Maria Sosef (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sosef' in the authors string.
R. de Koning: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'de Koning' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:942819-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].