Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
clementis
ID:
747429

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Merr.) I.M.Turner

Source:
cmp

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Malayan Nat. J. 61: 273 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000746762



Common Names

  • Mitrella clementis
  • Clementis Mitrella
  • Clementis Mitrella Vine


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Description

Mitrella clementis (also called Clement's Mitrella, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is native to India. It grows in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Mitrella clementis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its flowers are used to make herbal tea and for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mitrella clementis has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings have two pairs of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mitrella clementis is a small shrub native to India. It is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring and cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Mitrella clementis

Mitrella clementis is native to the Mediterranean region, including Algeria, Morocco, and Tunisia. It can be found in open woodlands, scrub, and rocky slopes.

Mitrella clementis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mitrella clementis?

Mitrella clementis

What is the common name of Mitrella clementis?

Clement's Mitrella

Where is Mitrella clementis found?

Mexico

Species in the Annonaceae family

Afroguatteria bequaertii, Afroguatteria globosa, Afroguatteria discostigma, Alphonsea boniana, Alphonsea curtisii, Alphonsea cylindrica, Alphonsea elliptica, Alphonsea gaudichaudiana, Alphonsea hainanensis, Alphonsea havilandii, Alphonsea hortensis, Alphonsea javanica, Alphonsea johorensis, Alphonsea keithii, Alphonsea kinabaluensis, Alphonsea kingii, Alphonsea lucida, Alphonsea lutea, Alphonsea maingayi, Alphonsea malayana, Alphonsea mollis, Alphonsea monogyna, Alphonsea orthopetala, Alphonsea ovata, Alphonsea papuasica, Alphonsea philastreana, Alphonsea siamensis, Alphonsea sonlaensis, Alphonsea stenogyna, Alphonsea tonquinensis, Alphonsea tsangyanensis, Alphonsea ventricosa, Alphonsea zeylanica, Alphonsea borneensis, Alphonsea rugosa, Alphonsea glandulosa, Alphonsea pallida, Alphonsea annulata, Alphonsea isthmicola, Alphonsea longicarpa, Alphonsea phuwuaensis, Ambavia capuronii, Ambavia gerrardii, Anaxagorea acuminata, Anaxagorea allenii, Anaxagorea angustifolia, Anaxagorea borneensis, Anaxagorea brachycarpa, Anaxagorea brevipedicellata, Anaxagorea brevipes,

References

Elmer Drew Merrill (1876-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Merr.' in the authors string.
Ian Mark Turner (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'I.M.Turner' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77104366-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.