Status:
valid
Authors:
(K.Schum.) Bridson
Source:
wcs
Year:
1987
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 42: 650 (1987)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000246435
Common Names
- Mussaenda anomala
- Mussaenda aptera
- Mussaenda arachnocarpa
Synonyms
- Plectronia sclerocarpa K.Schum. [unknown]
- Canthium sclerocarpum (K.Schum.) Bullock [valid]
Description
Multidentia sclerocarpa (also called Sclerocarpa, 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 sclerocarpa 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 sclerocarpa is white, with a yellow center. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Multidentia sclerocarpa 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 sclerocarpa
Multidentia sclerocarpa can be found in tropical and subtropical forests of Central and South America.
Multidentia sclerocarpa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Multidentia sclerocarpa?
Multidentia sclerocarpa
What type of plant is Multidentia sclerocarpa?
Herb
Where is Multidentia sclerocarpa found?
Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests
Species in the Multidentia genus
Multidentia castanea,
Multidentia concrescens,
Multidentia crassa,
Multidentia dichrophylla,
Multidentia exserta,
Multidentia fanshawei,
Multidentia kingupirensis,
Multidentia pobeguinii,
Multidentia sclerocarpa,
Multidentia saxicola,
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,