Mussaenda epiphytica - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Cheek
Source:
wcs
Year:
2009
Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 27: 456 (2009)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000918097
Common Names
- Epiphytica Mussaenda
- Mussaenda
- Epiphytica
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Mussaenda epiphytica (also called epiphytic mussaenda, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 3m tall. It is native to Central and South America, and is typically found in humid tropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Mussaenda epiphytica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a source of food and medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Mussaenda epiphytica has small, white, tubular flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves with pointed tips.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Mussaenda epiphytica is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-mature wood and placed in a moist, well-drained potting mix. Both seeds and cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.
Where to Find Mussaenda epiphytica
Mussaenda epiphytica is found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
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-463488: Based on the initial data import
Martin Cheek (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cheek' in the authors string.