Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
parva
ID:
247380

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wall. & G.Don

Source:
wcs

Year:
1834

Citation Micro:
Gen. Hist. 3: 491 (1834)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000246712

Common Names

  • Parva Mussaenda
  • Parva Rose
  • Parva Rosebush

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Synonyms

  • Aphaenandra parva (Wall. ex G.Don) Bremek. [valid]
  • Mussaenda neosootepensis Craib [valid]
  • Mussaenda sootepensis Craib [illegitimate]

Description

Mussaenda parva (also called 'Mussaenda' or 'Mussaenda parva', 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 parva is a popular ornamental plant. It is used as a hedge or border plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a ground cover in shady areas. The flowers are edible and can be used to make tea or jams.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mussaenda parva is white with yellow stamens. The seed is small and round with a blackish-brown color. The seedling is a small, dark green plant with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mussaenda parva 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 parva

Mussaenda parva can be found in India and Sri Lanka.

Mussaenda parva FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mussaenda parva?

Mussaenda parva

What is the natural habitat of Mussaenda parva?

Tropical forests of India and Sri Lanka

What is the growth habit of Mussaenda parva?

It is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 5 m in height

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

Nathaniel Wolff Wallich (1786-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wall.' in the authors string.
George Don (1798-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Don' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:756760-1: Based on the initial data import