Mussaenda borbonica - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Lapeyrere
Source:
wcs
Year:
1888
Citation Micro:
Rev. Agric. Ile Maurice 2: 85 (1888)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000246488
Common Names
- Borbonica Mussaenda
- Bourbon Mussaenda
- Bourbon Bush
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Mussaenda borbonica (also called Bourbon Mussaenda, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with white and yellow flowers that can reach up to 8 m in height. Native to tropical Africa, it is found in moist forests, along riverbanks, and in open grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Mussaenda borbonica is an ornamental plant, often grown in gardens for its attractive, bright pink flowers. It can also be used to attract butterflies and other pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Mussaenda borbonica is white with yellow centers and has five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two to three leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Mussaenda borbonica is an evergreen shrub or small tree that can grow up to 4 m tall. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained potting mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained potting mix.
Where to Find Mussaenda borbonica
Mussaenda borbonica can be found in tropical regions of Africa, including Cameroon, Gabon, and Nigeria.
Mussaenda borbonica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mussaenda borbonica?
Mussaenda borbonica
What are the common names of Mussaenda borbonica?
Borbon mussaenda, White mussaenda
What is the growth habit of Mussaenda borbonica?
It is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 3m tall
Species in the Mussaenda genus
Mussaenda acuminata, Mussaenda acuminatissima, Mussaenda aestuarii, Mussaenda afzelii, Mussaenda afzelioides, Mussaenda albiflora, Mussaenda angolensis, Mussaenda angustisepala, Mussaenda anisophylla, Mussaenda antiloga, Mussaenda aptera, Mussaenda arcuata, Mussaenda attenuifolia, Mussaenda bammleri, Mussaenda benguetensis, Mussaenda bevanii, Mussaenda bityensis, Mussaenda bodenii, Mussaenda bonii, Mussaenda borbonica, Mussaenda brachygyna, Mussaenda breviloba, Mussaenda cambodiana, Mussaenda celebica, Mussaenda chevalieri, Mussaenda chingii, Mussaenda chippii, Mussaenda chlorantha, Mussaenda chrysotricha, Mussaenda conopharyngiifolia, Mussaenda cordifolia, Mussaenda corymbosa, Mussaenda cylindrocarpa, Mussaenda dasyphylla, Mussaenda dawei, Mussaenda debeauxii, Mussaenda decipiens, Mussaenda densiflora, Mussaenda dinhensis, Mussaenda divaricata, Mussaenda dranensis, Mussaenda elegans, Mussaenda elliptica, Mussaenda elmeri, Mussaenda erosa, Mussaenda erythrophylla, Mussaenda ferruginea, Mussaenda fissibractea, Mussaenda forbesii, Mussaenda forsteniana,
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,