Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
elmeri
ID:
247212

Status:
valid

Authors:
Merr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1929

Citation Micro:
Univ. Calif. Publ. Bot. 15: 279 (1929)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000246544

Common Names

  • Mussaenda elmeri
  • Elmeri Mussaenda
  • Elmeri's Mussaenda

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Description

Mussaenda elmeri (also called Elmer's Mussaenda, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree, up to 8 m tall. It is native to tropical Africa and Madagascar. It is found in subtropical and tropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Mussaenda elmeri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a hedge plant and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mussaenda elmeri is a large, showy, yellow-green with brown spots and a long, curved spur. The seed is a small, black, round capsule. The seedlings are small, green, and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mussaenda elmeri can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept at a temperature of around 25°C (77°F). Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. The plants should be kept in a warm, humid environment and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Mussaenda elmeri

Mussaenda elmeri is native to tropical forests in India and Sri Lanka.

Mussaenda elmeri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mussaenda elmeri?

Mussaenda elmeri

What is the family of Mussaenda elmeri?

Rubiaceae

What is the common name of Mussaenda elmeri?

False 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,

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