Mussaenda griffithii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Wight ex Hook.f.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1880
Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 3: 88 (1880)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000246583
Common Names
- Mussaenda griffithii
- Griffithii Mussaenda
- Griffithii's Mussaenda
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Mussaenda griffithii (also called Griffith's Mussaenda, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 5 m in height. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands, and is found in tropical forests and secondary forests.
Uses & Benefits
Mussaenda griffithii is a popular ornamental plant, used in gardens and parks. It is also used as a hedge plant and as a ground cover. The flowers are used in floral arrangements and the leaves are used as fodder for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Mussaenda griffithii is yellow in color with a white center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Mussaenda griffithii can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and placed in a moist potting mix. The plants should be grown in full sun to partial shade and kept moist. Fertilize regularly with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Mussaenda griffithii
Mussaenda griffithii can be found in tropical regions of Africa, including Cameroon, Gabon, and Nigeria.
Mussaenda griffithii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mussaenda griffithii?
Mussaenda griffithii
What is the common name of Mussaenda griffithii?
Mussaenda
What is the natural habitat of Mussaenda griffithii?
Mussaenda griffithii is native to tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia.
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-130419: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
Robert Wight (1796-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wight' in the authors string.