Mendoncia hitchcockii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hitchcockii
ID:
1231950
Status:
valid
Authors:
Wassh.
Source:
tro
Year:
2013
Citation Micro:
Fl. Ecuador 89: 210 (2013)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001231288
Common Names
- Hitchcockii Mendoncia
- Hitchcockii
- Mendoncia Hitchcockii
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Mendoncia hitchcockii (also called Hitchcock's mendoncia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Malpighiaceae. It is native to Mexico and Central America. It grows in tropical and subtropical climates in moist, well-drained soils.
Uses & Benefits
Mendoncia hitchcockii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in shady areas. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Mendoncia hitchcockii has small, yellow-green flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, brown and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Mendoncia hitchcockii is a tropical shrub that can be propagated by seeds. The seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle. It can also be propagated by cuttings, which should be taken from healthy, mature stems and planted in a moist, well-draining potting mix. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment and watered regularly.
Where to Find Mendoncia hitchcockii
Mendoncia hitchcockii can be found in the tropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.
Mendoncia hitchcockii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mendoncia hitchcockii?
Mendoncia hitchcockii
What type of plant is Mendoncia hitchcockii?
A type of shrub
Where is Mendoncia hitchcockii found?
It is found in 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,
References
Dieter Carl Wasshausen (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wassh.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77134773-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.