Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
lindavii
ID:
371878

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rusby

Source:
cmp

Year:
1895

Citation Micro:
Mem. Torrey Bot. Club 4: 241 (1895)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000371210



Common Names

  • Linda's Mendoncia
  • Mendoncia lindavii
  • Linda's Mendoncia Flower


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Description

Mendoncia lindavii (also called Lindav's Mendoncia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that is native to Central and South America. It is characterized by its small, oval-shaped leaves and its white flowers. It typically grows in moist, shady areas such as rainforests and cloud forests.

Uses & Benefits

Mendoncia lindavii is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is also used as a food source and for its timber.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mendoncia lindavii has small white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have narrow, linear leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mendoncia lindavii is a tropical plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. When propagating from seed, the seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. When propagating from cuttings, the cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and placed in a rooting medium. The cuttings should be kept moist and in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Mendoncia lindavii

Mendoncia lindavii is native to Mexico and Guatemala.

Mendoncia lindavii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mendoncia lindavii?

Mendoncia lindavii

What is the common name of Mendoncia lindavii?

Linda's Mendoncia

What type of plant is Mendoncia lindavii?

Herb

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

Henry Hurd Rusby (1855-1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rusby' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.