Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
fanshawei
ID:
247099

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Tennant) Bridson

Source:
wcs

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 42: 647 (1987)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000246431

Common Names

  • Mussaenda acuminata
  • Mussaenda acuminatissima
  • Mussaenda acutiflora

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Synonyms

  • Canthium fanshawei Tennant [valid]

Description

Multidentia fanshawei (also called Fanshawei, among many other common names) is a small shrub with a height of up to 2 meters. It has bright green leaves and white flowers. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry and rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Multidentia fanshawei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks due to its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used to make herbal medicines for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Multidentia fanshawei is white, with a yellow center. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Multidentia fanshawei can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained seed-raising mix and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in spring or early summer. The plant should be divided into smaller clumps and replanted in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Multidentia fanshawei

Multidentia fanshawei can be found in tropical and subtropical forests of Central and South America.

Multidentia fanshawei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Multidentia fanshawei?

Multidentia fanshawei

What type of plant is Multidentia fanshawei?

Herb

Where is Multidentia fanshawei found?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

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-130269: Based on the initial data import
Diane Mary Bridson (b.1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bridson' in the authors string.
James Robert Tennant (b.1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tennant' in the authors string.