Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
mucronata
ID:
627030

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lindau

Source:
cmp

Year:
1894

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 20: 35 (1894)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000626362



Common Names

  • Crossandra mucronata
  • Mucronate Crossandra
  • Mucronate Firecracker Plant


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Description

Crossandra mucronata (also called Mucronate Crossandra, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous shrub native to India and Sri Lanka. It is characterized by its bright yellow-orange flowers and its long, narrow leaves with pointed tips. It typically grows in tropical and subtropical climates, in moist, well-drained soils.

Uses & Benefits

Crossandra mucronata is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and homes. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Crossandra mucronata is a tubular, yellow-orange in color, with a white throat. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves and a white stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crossandra mucronata is an evergreen shrub that can be grown in a pot or in the ground. It prefers well-draining soil and partial shade. Propagation is done through stem cuttings.

Where to Find Crossandra mucronata

Crossandra mucronata is native to India and Sri Lanka.

Crossandra mucronata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Crossandra mucronata?

Crossandra mucronata

What are the common names of Crossandra mucronata?

Mucronate Crossandra, African Crossandra

What is the natural habitat of Crossandra mucronata?

Crossandra mucronata is native to tropical Africa.

Species in the Crossandra genus

Crossandra acutiloba, Crossandra albolineata, Crossandra angolensis, Crossandra arenicola, Crossandra armandii, Crossandra baccarinii, Crossandra benoistii, Crossandra cephalostachya, Crossandra cinnabarina, Crossandra cloiselii, Crossandra douillotii, Crossandra flava, Crossandra flavicaulis, Crossandra friesiorum, Crossandra fruticulosa, Crossandra grandidieri, Crossandra greenstockii, Crossandra horrida, Crossandra humbertii, Crossandra infundibuliformis, Crossandra isaloensis, Crossandra johanninae, Crossandra leikipiensis, Crossandra leucodonta, Crossandra longehirsuta, Crossandra longipes, Crossandra longispica, Crossandra massaica, Crossandra mucronata, Crossandra multidentata, Crossandra nilotica, Crossandra nobilis, Crossandra obanensis, Crossandra pilosa, Crossandra pinguior, Crossandra poissonii, Crossandra praecox, Crossandra primuloides, Crossandra puberula, Crossandra pungens, Crossandra pyrophila, Crossandra quadridentata, Crossandra raripila, Crossandra rupestris, Crossandra spinescens, Crossandra spinosa, Crossandra stenandrium, Crossandra stenostachya, Crossandra strobilifera, Crossandra subacaulis,

Species in the Acanthaceae family

Acanthopale macrocarpa, Acanthopale confertiflora, Acanthopale decempedalis, Acanthopale laxiflora, Acanthopale madagascariensis, Acanthopale pubescens, Acanthopale aethiogermanica, Acanthopale breviceps, Acanthopale cuneifolia, Acanthopale ramiflora, Acanthopale perrieri, Acanthopale humblotii, Acanthopsis carduifolia, Acanthopsis disperma, Acanthopsis glauca, Acanthopsis hoffmannseggiana, Acanthopsis horrida, Acanthopsis scullyi, Acanthopsis spathularis, Acanthopsis disperma, Acanthopsis tuba, Acanthopsis ludoviciana, Acanthopsis adamanticola, Acanthopsis dispermoides, Acanthopsis erosa, Acanthopsis dregeana, Acanthopsis tetragona, Acanthopsis glandulopalmata, Acanthopsis insueta, Acanthopsis nitida, Acanthopsis pagodiformis, Acanthopsis glabra, Acanthopsis villosa, Acanthus austromontanus, Acanthus greuterianus, Acanthus kulalensis, Acanthus arboreus, Acanthus carduaceus, Acanthus caroli-alexandri, Acanthus caudatus, Acanthus dioscoridis, Acanthus ebracteatus, Acanthus eminens, Acanthus flexicaulis, Acanthus gaed, Acanthus guineensis, Acanthus hirsutus, Acanthus hungaricus, Acanthus ilicifolius, Acanthus latisepalus,

References

Gustav Lindau (1866-1923): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindau' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.