Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
klugii
ID:
1044748

Status:
valid

Authors:
Leonard

Source:
tro

Year:
1931

Citation Micro:
J. Washington Acad. Sci. 21: 145 (1931)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001044086



Common Names

  • Mendoncia Klugii
  • Klugii Mendoncia
  • Klugii Plume


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Description

Mendoncia klugii (also called 'Klug's Mendoncia', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central America and South America. It has a woody stem and grows up to 1 m tall. Its leaves are lanceolate, and its flowers are white or pink. It grows in moist and wet habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Mendoncia klugii is a tropical plant that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mendoncia klugii has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have small, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mendoncia klugii is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by division or by cuttings. It prefers a well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is drought tolerant and does not require much maintenance.

Where to Find Mendoncia klugii

Mendoncia klugii is native to Mexico and Central 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

Emery Clarence Leonard (1892-1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Leonard' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.