Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
flagellaris
ID:
1044998

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Baker) Benoist

Source:
tro

Year:
1925

Citation Micro:
Bull. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat. 31: 386 (1925)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001044336



Common Names

  • Mendoncia
  • Flagellaris Mendoncia
  • Flagellaris False Foxglove


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Description

Mendoncia flagellaris (also called Flagellar Mendoncia, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb with a basal rosette of leaves and a single flowering stem. It is native to the Andes of Peru and Ecuador, where it grows in moist meadows and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Mendoncia flagellaris is used for its ornamental value in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mendoncia flagellaris is white and has five petals. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mendoncia flagellaris is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil, and should be watered regularly. Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season.

Where to Find Mendoncia flagellaris

Mendoncia flagellaris is native to Mexico, Central America, and South America. It can be found in tropical and subtropical regions.

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,

References

Raymond Benoist (1881-1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benoist' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.