Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
hollenbergiae
ID:
1332823

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wassh.

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. Res. Inst. Texas 9: 81 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001345277



Common Names

  • Hollenberg's Mendoncia
  • Mendoncia
  • Mendoncia Hollenbergiae


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Description

Mendoncia hollenbergiae (also called 'Hollenberg's Mendoncia', among many other common names) is a shrub native to Ecuador. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests, in moist and dry deciduous forests, and in grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Mendoncia hollenbergiae is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and landscapes for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mendoncia hollenbergiae is a yellow, cup-shaped flower with five petals and yellow anthers. The seed is a small, round, brown seed. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mendoncia hollenbergiae is a shrub that can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be grown in a container or in the ground.

Where to Find Mendoncia hollenbergiae

Mendoncia hollenbergiae is found in the Andes Mountains of South America.

Mendoncia hollenbergiae FAQ

What are the common names of Mendoncia hollenbergiae?

Hollenbergiae Mendoncia

What is the scientific name of Mendoncia hollenbergiae?

Mendoncia hollenbergiae

What is the natural habitat of Mendoncia hollenbergiae?

It is found in moist, shady areas, usually in shallow water or on wet rocks

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:77154328-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.