Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
multiflora
ID:
371690

Status:
valid

Authors:
Poepp.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1840

Citation Micro:
Nov. Gen. Sp. Pl. Bras. 3: 10 (1840)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000371022



Common Names

  • Mendoncia multiflora
  • Many-flowered Mendoncia
  • Many-flowered Plant


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Description

Mendoncia multiflora (also called Multiflora Mendoncia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to tropical Africa. It grows in moist soils and is found in forests and woodlands. It has a woody stem and small, oval-shaped leaves that are covered in a waxy coating.

Uses & Benefits

Mendoncia multiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mendoncia multiflora has small, white, star-shaped flowers with five petals and yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are slender and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mendoncia multiflora is a perennial herb native to South America. It can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers a sunny location and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division or cuttings taken in spring or summer.

Where to Find Mendoncia multiflora

Mendoncia multiflora is native to South America and can be found in Brazil, Argentina, and Paraguay.

Mendoncia multiflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mendoncia multiflora?

Mendoncia multiflora

What is the natural habitat of Mendoncia multiflora?

It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world.

What is the size of Mendoncia multiflora?

It is a small plant, growing to a height of up to 20 cm.

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

Eduard Friedrich Poeppig (1798-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Poepp.' in the authors string.
Stephan Endlicher (1804-1849): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Endl.' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.