Mirandea andradenia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
andradenia
ID:
1045902
Status:
valid
Authors:
T.F.Daniel
Source:
tro
Year:
1986
Citation Micro:
Southw. Naturalist 31(2): 170 (1986).
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001045240
Common Names
- Mirandea andradenia
- Andrade's Mirandea
- Andrade's Wild Petunia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Mirandea andradenia (also called False Ruellia, among many other common names) is a small, erect, annual herb native to tropical Africa. It has ovate-lanceolate leaves that are green in color and have a serrated margin. It is found in open, disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Mirandea andradenia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, diarrhea, and dysentery.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Mirandea andradenia has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single pair of leaves that are oval-shaped and slightly toothed.
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Mirandea andradenia is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is drought-tolerant and can be propagated by cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Seeds should be sown in the spring and kept moist until germination. Once established, the plant requires little care and can be pruned to maintain its shape.
Where to Find Mirandea andradenia
Mirandea andradenia is native to tropical Africa and can be found in the countries of Angola, Cameroon, Congo, Gabon, and Zaire.
Species in the Mirandea genus
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
Thomas Franklin Daniel (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.F.Daniel' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.