Mendoncia williamsii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
williamsii
ID:
371688
Status:
valid
Authors:
Wassh.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1989
Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 76: 1121 (1989)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000371020
Common Names
- Mendoncia williamsii
- Williams' Mendoncia
- Williams' Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Mendoncia williamsii (also called Williams' 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 williamsii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for birds and other animals. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Mendoncia williamsii 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Mendoncia williamsii 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 williamsii
Mendoncia williamsii is native to South America and can be found in Brazil, Argentina, and Paraguay.
Mendoncia williamsii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mendoncia williamsii?
Mendoncia williamsii
What is the natural habitat of Mendoncia williamsii?
It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world.
What is the size of Mendoncia williamsii?
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
Dieter Carl Wasshausen (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wassh.' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.