Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mutisii
ID:
952329

Status:
valid

Authors:
Moldenke

Source:
wcs

Year:
1934

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 1: 95 (1934)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000951667

Common Names

  • Mutisii Alseis
  • Mutisii False Roselle
  • False Roselle

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Description

Alseis mutisii (also called 'Mutisii Alseis', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Central and South America. It has a single, unbranched stem with narrow, oval leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Alseis mutisii is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive flowers and foliage. It has been used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomach ache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Alseis mutisii has small, yellowish-green flowers with yellowish-green sepals and petals. The flowers are borne in an umbel-like inflorescence. The seed is a small, black, round capsule with a single seed inside. The seedlings are small, with a single, long, narrow leaf and a single, short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alseis mutisii can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a warm, humid climate and bright, indirect sunlight. It should be grown in a well-draining soil mix and watered regularly. Fertilize every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Alseis mutisii

Alseis mutisii is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and northern South America.

Species in the Rubiaceae family

Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-6981: Based on the initial data import
Harold Norman Moldenke (1909-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Moldenke' in the authors string.