Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
pennellii
ID:
371948

Status:
valid

Authors:
Leonard

Source:
ksu

Year:
1951

Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 31: 25 (1951)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000371280



Common Names

  • Mendoncia pennellii
  • Pennellii Mendoncia
  • Pennellii


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Description

Mendoncia pennellii (also called Pennell's Mendoncia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Central and South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Mendoncia pennellii 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 pennellii has small, white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and round, and its seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mendoncia pennellii is a tropical evergreen tree native to South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and moderate water.

Where to Find Mendoncia pennellii

Mendoncia pennellii can be found in Venezuela and Colombia.

Mendoncia pennellii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mendoncia pennellii?

Mendoncia pennellii

What is the common name of Mendoncia pennellii?

Pennell's Mendoncia

What type of plant is Mendoncia pennellii?

Vine

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,

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