Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
purpurascens
ID:
247413

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ridl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
J. Straits Branch Roy. Asiat. Soc. 61: 18 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000246745

Common Names

  • Purpurascens Mussaenda
  • Purpurascens Rose
  • Purpurascens Rosebush

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Description

Mussaenda purpurascens (also called Purple Mussaenda, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can grow up to 5 m tall. It is native to tropical Asia, from India to China, and is found in open forests and thickets. It has ovate-lanceolate leaves and purple flowers with red spots.

Uses & Benefits

Mussaenda purpurascens 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 purpurascens 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 purpurascens is a tropical shrub that can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 10-12. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a sterile, well-draining potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and placed in a rooting hormone before being planted in a potting mix.

Where to Find Mussaenda purpurascens

Mussaenda purpurascens is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Philippines.

Mussaenda purpurascens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mussaenda purpurascens?

Mussaenda purpurascens

What is the family of Mussaenda purpurascens?

Rubiaceae

What is the common name of Mussaenda purpurascens?

Purple Mussaenda

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