Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
paniculata
ID:
245727

Status:
valid

Authors:
Turcz.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1848

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Imp. Naturalistes Moscou 21(I): 581 (1848)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000245059

Common Names

  • Molopanthera paniculata
  • Paniculate Molopanthera
  • Paniculate Molopanthera

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Description

Molopanthera paniculata (also called Molopanthera paniculata var. paniculata, among many other common names) is a perennial herb found in tropical Africa. It has a woody stem and its leaves are ovate-lanceolate. It is found in grasslands and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Molopanthera paniculata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and fever.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Molopanthera paniculata var. burchellii (Hook.f.) K.Schum.
Molopanthera paniculata var. paniculata

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Molopanthera paniculata has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have oval-shaped, serrated leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Molopanthera paniculata is a small, evergreen shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade and is drought tolerant. It can be grown from seed, but it is slow to germinate and may take up to 6 months. Cuttings are the preferred method of propagation as it is faster and more reliable. The plant should be taken in the spring or fall and replanted immediately.

Where to Find Molopanthera paniculata

Molopanthera paniculata is native to tropical Africa and is found in moist forests.

Molopanthera paniculata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Molopanthera paniculata?

Molopanthera paniculata

What type of plant is Molopanthera paniculata?

Herbaceous perennial

Where does Molopanthera paniculata grow?

It is native to South Africa

Species in the Molopanthera 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,

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