Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
herderscheeana
ID:
247257

Status:
valid

Authors:
Valeton

Source:
wcs

Year:
1925

Citation Micro:
Nova Guinea 14: 261 (1925)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000246589

Common Names

  • Herderscheeana Mussaenda
  • Herderschee's Mussaenda
  • Herderschee's Bush

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Description

Mussaenda herderscheeana (also called Herderschee'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 herderscheeana 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 herderscheeana 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Mussaenda herderscheeana is a shrub that grows to a height of 1-2 m. It is propagated by cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Mussaenda herderscheeana

Mussaenda herderscheeana can be found in tropical regions of Africa, including Cameroon, Gabon, and Nigeria.

Mussaenda herderscheeana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mussaenda herderscheeana?

Mussaenda herderscheeana

What is the common name of Mussaenda herderscheeana?

Mussaenda

What is the natural habitat of Mussaenda herderscheeana?

Mussaenda herderscheeana 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,

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