Status:
valid
Authors:
Verdc.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1952
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 6: 378 (1951 publ. 1952)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000284083
Common Names
- Pseudomussaenda flava
- Flava
- Yellow Mussaenda
Synonyms
- Mussaenda flava (Verdc.) Bakh.f. [valid]
- Vignaudia luteola (Delile) Schweinf. [unknown]
Description
Pseudomussaenda flava (also called Yellow false mussaenda, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 10 m in height. It is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, from Senegal to Sudan and Ethiopia. It is found in dry and moist forests, as well as in savannas and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Pseudomussaenda flava is used as an ornamental plant, and its leaves are used in traditional medicine to treat fever and stomach pain.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pseudomussaenda flava has white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pseudomussaenda flava is a shrub native to South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in well-draining soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature stems and placed in a rooting medium. Keep the cuttings in a warm, humid environment until rooted.
Where to Find Pseudomussaenda flava
Pseudomussaenda flava can be found in tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and the Pacific Islands.
Pseudomussaenda flava FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pseudomussaenda flava?
Pseudomussaenda flava
What are the common names of Pseudomussaenda flava?
Common names of Pseudomussaenda flava include False Daisy and False Daisy Bush
What is the natural habitat of Pseudomussaenda flava?
Pseudomussaenda flava is native to South America and is found in dry, rocky habitats
Species in the Pseudomussaenda genus
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,