Mussaenda caudatiloba - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
D.Fang
Source:
wcs
Year:
2002
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 40: 156 (2002)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000336278
Common Names
- Mussaenda Caudatiloba
- Tailed Mussaenda
- Mussaenda Shrub
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Mussaenda caudatiloba (also called Mussaenda, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree in the Rubiaceae family. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It grows in tropical moist and wet forests.
Uses & Benefits
Mussaenda caudatiloba is used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Mussaenda caudatiloba is a white, star-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, shiny, hard seed. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Mussaenda caudatiloba is a shrub that can be propagated from cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It can tolerate some drought, but will need regular watering during dry periods. Prune the plant regularly to keep it in shape and to encourage new growth.
Where to Find Mussaenda caudatiloba
Mussaenda caudatiloba can be found in tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and the Pacific Islands.
Mussaenda caudatiloba FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mussaenda caudatiloba?
Mussaenda caudatiloba
What is the family of Mussaenda caudatiloba?
Rubiaceae
What is the common name of Mussaenda caudatiloba?
Tailed Mussaenda
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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-216642: Based on the initial data import
Ding Fang (b.1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Fang' in the authors string.