Status:
valid
Authors:
(A.Chev. ex Hutch. & Dalziel) Benoist
Source:
tro
Year:
1944
Citation Micro:
Notul. Syst. (Paris) 11: 143 (1944)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001244443
Common Names
- Combretoides Mendoncia
- Mendoncia Combretoides
- Combretoides Mendoncia
Description
Mendoncia combretoides (also called Combretum-Mendoncia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with white flowers and a woody stem. It is native to Mexico and Central America and is found in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Mendoncia combretoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Mendoncia combretoides has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Mendoncia combretoides is a fast-growing, evergreen, woody climber that can reach up to 10 m in height. It is best propagated by cuttings taken from semi-hardwood stems. The cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and should be about 10-15 cm in length. They should be planted in a well-draining potting mix and kept in a warm, humid environment until rooted. Once rooted, the cuttings can be transplanted into larger pots or into the garden.
Where to Find Mendoncia combretoides
Mendoncia combretoides is native to India and can be found in moist, shady areas.
Mendoncia combretoides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mendoncia combretoides?
Mendoncia combretoides
What is the common name of Mendoncia combretoides?
Combretum Mendoncia
What is the natural habitat of Mendoncia combretoides?
Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests of Central and South America
Species in the Mendoncia genus
Mendoncia puberula,
Mendoncia vellozoana,
Mendoncia villosa,
Mendoncia williamsii,
Mendoncia zarucchii,
Mendoncia multiflora,
Mendoncia hoffmannseggiana,
Mendoncia tovarensis,
Mendoncia antioquiensis,
Mendoncia brenesii,
Mendoncia bahiensis,
Mendoncia bivalvis,
Mendoncia albiflora,
Mendoncia lindaviana,
Mendoncia caquetensis,
Mendoncia glabrescens,
Mendoncia guatemalensis,
Mendoncia blanchetiana,
Mendoncia gilgiana,
Mendoncia cuatrecasasii,
Mendoncia cardonae,
Mendoncia coccinea,
Mendoncia coriacea,
Mendoncia gilva,
Mendoncia garciae,
Mendoncia lindavii,
Mendoncia leucantha,
Mendoncia steyermarkii,
Mendoncia tetragona,
Mendoncia sprucei,
Mendoncia phalacra,
Mendoncia phytocrenoides,
Mendoncia microchlamys,
Mendoncia pennellii,
Mendoncia mutisii,
Mendoncia neblinensis,
Mendoncia obovata,
Mendoncia odorata,
Mendoncia mirabilis,
Mendoncia retusa,
Mendoncia rizziniana,
Mendoncia rosea,
Mendoncia costaricana,
Mendoncia crenata,
Mendoncia gigas,
Mendoncia glabra,
Mendoncia killipii,
Mendoncia klugii,
Mendoncia litoralis,
Mendoncia mollis,
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,