Status:
valid
Authors:
Makino
Source:
wcs
Year:
1904
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 18: 44 (1904)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000246775
Common Names
- Mussaenda Shikokiana
- Shikokiana Bush
- Shikokiana Mussaenda
Synonyms
- Mussaenda anomala H.L.Li [valid]
- Mussaenda esquirolii H.Lév. [valid]
- Mussaenda taiwaniana Kaneh. [valid]
- Mussaenda wilsonii Hutch. [valid]
Description
Mussaenda shikokiana (also called Shikoku Mussaenda, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 6 meters in height. It is native to Japan and grows in tropical and subtropical climates. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and partial shade.
Uses & Benefits
Mussaenda shikokiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a hedge plant and for landscaping purposes. The plant has a number of medicinal uses, including treating fever, skin infections, and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Mussaenda shikokiana is white or pink, with yellow or orange petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Mussaenda shikokiana 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 shikokiana
Mussaenda shikokiana can be found in Japan.
Mussaenda shikokiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mussaenda shikokiana?
Mussaenda shikokiana
What is the common name of Mussaenda shikokiana?
Shikoku mussaenda
What is the natural habitat of Mussaenda shikokiana?
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,