Mussaenda recurvata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
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Common Names
- Mussaenda recurvata
- Recurved mussaenda
- Recurvata mussaenda
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Mussaenda recurvata (also called 'Recurvata Mussaenda', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Central America. It typically grows to a height of 3-4 m and is characterized by its large, glossy leaves and clusters of small, white flowers. It is found in humid forests and along the edges of streams.
Uses & Benefits
Mussaenda recurvata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant. It is used to treat fever, headaches, and stomach ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Mussaenda recurvata is a white, tubular, with four petals. The seed is a small, black, hard, and round. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Mussaenda recurvata is a tropical evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and should be watered regularly. Propagation is done by cuttings or by division of existing plants.
Where to Find Mussaenda recurvata
Mussaenda recurvata can be found in Cameroon.
Mussaenda recurvata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mussaenda recurvata?
Mussaenda recurvata
What is the common name of Mussaenda recurvata?
Recurved Mussaenda
What is the family of Mussaenda recurvata?
Rubiaceae
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,