Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pinatubensis
ID:
247399

Status:
valid

Authors:
Elmer

Source:
wcs

Year:
1934

Citation Micro:
Leafl. Philipp. Bot. 9: 3210 (1934)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000246731

Common Names

  • Pinatubensis Mussaenda
  • Pinatubensis Rose
  • Pinatubensis Rosebush

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Description

Mussaenda pinatubensis (also called Pinatubo Mussaenda, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can grow up to 5 m tall. It is native to the Philippines, and is found in open forests and thickets. It has ovate-lanceolate leaves and yellow flowers with red spots.

Uses & Benefits

Mussaenda pinatubensis is a popular ornamental plant. It is used as a hedge or border plant in gardens and parks. The flowers are edible and can be used to make tea or jams.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Mussaenda pinatubensis are white with yellow centers and have numerous bracts. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings have small, oval leaves that are green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mussaenda pinatubensis is a shrub that can be propagated through seeds or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Mussaenda pinatubensis

Mussaenda pinatubensis is native to the Philippines.

Mussaenda pinatubensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mussaenda pinatubensis?

Mussaenda pinatubensis

What is the common name of Mussaenda pinatubensis?

Pinatubo mussaenda

What is the natural habitat of Mussaenda pinatubensis?

Tropical forests

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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