Status:
valid
Authors:
T.T.Duan & D.X.Zhang
Source:
ipni
Year:
2016
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 265: 165 (2016)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001345937
Description
Mussaenda campanulata (also called 'Bell-shaped Mussaenda', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is native to India, and is found in wet, shady habitats. It has bright green, ovate leaves and produces clusters of white, pink and purple flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Mussaenda campanulata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Mussaenda campanulata has white to yellow flowers with five petals and a single style. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings have two small, oval-shaped cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Mussaenda campanulata is a tropical plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, humid environment and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a moist, well-draining soil.
Where to Find Mussaenda campanulata
Mussaenda campanulata can be found in the tropical forests of Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
Mussaenda campanulata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mussaenda campanulata?
Mussaenda campanulata
What is the natural habitat of Mussaenda campanulata?
Forests of India
What is the conservation status of Mussaenda campanulata?
Least Concern
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,
References
Ting Ting Duan: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.T.Duan' in the authors string.