Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
maingayi
ID:
247335

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hemsl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1903

Citation Micro:
Index Kew. Suppl. 1(3): 284. 1903

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000246667

Common Names

  • Mussaenda maingayi
  • Maingay's Mussaenda
  • Mussaenda

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Synonyms

  • Mussaenda griffithii (Hook.f.) Hemsl. ex B.D.Jacks. [illegitimate]
  • Mussaenda mutabilis Hemsl. [valid]
  • Mussaenda mutabilis hirsuta King [valid]
  • Mussaenda mutabilis montana Ridl. [valid]
  • Asemanthia griffithii (Hook.f.) Ridl. [valid]
  • Asemanthia maingayi (Hook.f.) Ridl. [valid]
  • Asemanthia maingayi hirsuta (King) A.K.Sinha & B.Mitra [valid]
  • Asemanthia maingayi montana (Ridl.) A.K.Sinha & B.Mitra [valid]
  • Acranthera griffithii Hook.f. [valid]
  • Acranthera maingayi Hook.f. [valid]
  • Acranthera mutabilis Hemsl. [valid]

Description

Mussaenda maingayi (also called Maingay's 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 maingayi is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomachaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mussaenda maingayi is white with yellowish-green tips, and has a five-lobed corolla. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mussaenda maingayi is a fast-growing evergreen shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly during the growing season and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer. Prune in late winter to promote new growth.

Where to Find Mussaenda maingayi

Mussaenda maingayi can be found in tropical regions of Southeast Asia, including India, Sri Lanka, and Thailand.

Mussaenda maingayi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mussaenda maingayi?

Mussaenda maingayi

What is the family of Mussaenda maingayi?

Rubiaceae

What is the native range of Mussaenda maingayi?

India

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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