Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
undulata
ID:
245464

Status:
valid

Authors:
Siebold & Zucc.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1846

Citation Micro:
Abh. Math.-Phys. Cl. Königl. Bayer. Akad. Wiss. 4(3): 175 (1846)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000244796

Common Names

  • Undulata Mitchella
  • Pilosa Mitchella
  • Repens Mitchella

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Synonyms

  • Mitchella repens undulata (Siebold & Zucc.) Makino [valid]
  • Mitchella undulata minor Masam. [valid]
  • Mitchella undulata minor (Masam.) Sugim. ex J.Yokoy., T.Fukuda & Tsukaya [valid]

Description

Mitchella undulata (also called Waved Mitchella, among many other common names) is a low-growing shrub native to North America. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and white, bell-shaped flowers. It grows in dry deciduous forests, in areas with an average annual rainfall of 500-1000 mm.

Uses & Benefits

Mitchella undulata is used as an ornamental plant, for ground cover, and in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mitchella undulata is white, with a yellow center. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small and thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mitchella undulata is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that is native to North America. It has small, white flowers that bloom in the summer and is often used as a ground cover. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate some shade. Propagation is best done by division in the spring or fall. It can also be propagated from seed, though this is more difficult.

Where to Find Mitchella undulata

Mitchella undulata can be found in the United States and Canada.

Mitchella undulata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mitchella undulata?

Mitchella undulata

What is the common name of Mitchella undulata?

Undulate Mitchella

What is the native range of Mitchella undulata?

India, Sri Lanka

Species in the Mitchella genus

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-128668: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Gerhard Zuccarini (1797-1848): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zucc.' in the authors string.
Philipp Franz von Siebold (1796-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Siebold' in the authors string.