Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
motleyi
ID:
247356

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ridl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1940

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1939: 599 (1940)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000246688

Common Names

  • Motley's Mussaenda
  • Motley's Rose
  • Motley's Rosebush

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Description

Mussaenda motleyi (also called 'Mussaenda' or 'Mussaenda motleyi', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 10m tall. It is native to tropical Africa and Asia and is found in moist forests and along streams. It has large, white, fragrant flowers with yellow or red centers.

Uses & Benefits

Mussaenda motleyi 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 motleyi is a white to pale pink, five-petaled flower with yellow stamens. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have two small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mussaenda motleyi is an 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 motleyi

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

Mussaenda motleyi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mussaenda motleyi?

Mussaenda motleyi

What is the common name of Mussaenda motleyi?

Motley's Mussaenda

What is the natural habitat of Mussaenda motleyi?

Tropical regions of 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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