Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
munsae
ID:
298929

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Schweinf. ex Hiern) E.M.A.Petit

Source:
wcs

Year:
1961

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. État Bruxelles 31: 12 (1961)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000298261

Common Names

  • Rothmannia munsae
  • Munsae Rothmannia
  • Rothmannia

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Synonyms

  • Randia munsae Schweinf. ex Hiern [valid]

Description

Rothmannia munsae (also called Munsa's Rothmannia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 m tall. It is native to tropical Africa, where it is found in tropical moist forests and tropical dry forests.

Uses & Benefits

Rothmannia munsae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and other ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Rothmannia munsae sub. megalostigma (Wernham) Somers
Rothmannia munsae sub. munsae

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rothmannia munsae has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rothmannia munsae is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is drought tolerant and does not require much fertilizer.

Where to Find Rothmannia munsae

Rothmannia munsae is native to tropical Africa and can be found in moist forests, woodlands, and grasslands.

Rothmannia munsae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rothmannia munsae?

Rothmannia munsae

What is the common name of Rothmannia munsae?

Munsae Rothmannia

What is the natural habitat of Rothmannia munsae?

Tropical rainforests of Central and South America

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-180067: Based on the initial data import
Georg August Schweinfurth (1836-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schweinf.' in the authors string.
William Philip Hiern (1839-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hiern' in the authors string.
Ernest Marie Antoine Petit (1927-2007): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.M.A.Petit' in the authors string.