Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
leptantha
ID:
247311

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wernham

Source:
wcs

Year:
1919

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 57: 277 (1919)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000246643

Common Names

  • Mussaenda Leptantha
  • Royal Mantle
  • Flamingo Flower

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Description

Mussaenda leptantha (also called Slender Mussaenda, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 meters in height. It is native to India and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests. It has large, ovate leaves and clusters of white to pink flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Mussaenda leptantha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a beautiful yellow and white flower and is drought tolerant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, skin diseases, and to reduce inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mussaenda leptantha is white with a yellow center, and has five petals. The seed is a small, round, dark brown seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped plant.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mussaenda leptantha is a shrub that grows best in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by cuttings, which should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a well-draining potting mix. The cuttings should be kept moist and in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Mussaenda leptantha

Mussaenda leptantha is native to tropical regions of Central and South America.

Mussaenda leptantha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mussaenda leptantha?

Mussaenda leptantha

What is the common name of Mussaenda leptantha?

Slender-flowered Mussaenda

What is the natural habitat of Mussaenda leptantha?

Mussaenda leptantha is native to India and Sri Lanka

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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