Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
lucidum
ID:
245723

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kunth) Zarucchi

Source:
wcs

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Agric. Univ. Wageningen Pap. 87(1): 72 (1987 publ. 1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000245055



Common Names

  • Molongum lucidum
  • Shiny Molongum
  • Shiny Molongum


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Synonyms

  • Lacmellea lucida Miers [unknown]
  • Molongum cuneatum (Müll.Arg.) Pichon [unknown]
  • Tabernaemontana lucida Kunth [unknown]
  • Ambelania cuneata Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Ambelania lucida (Kunth) Markgr. [unknown]

Description

Molongum lucidum (also called Molongum lucidum var. lucidum, among many other common names) is a perennial herb found in tropical Africa. It has a woody stem and its leaves are ovate-lanceolate. It is found in grasslands and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Molongum lucidum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Molongum lucidum has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have oval-shaped, serrated leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Molongum lucidum is a small, evergreen shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade and is drought tolerant. It can be grown from seed, but it is slow to germinate and may take up to 6 months. Cuttings are the preferred method of propagation as it is faster and more reliable. The plant should be taken in the spring or fall and replanted immediately.

Where to Find Molongum lucidum

Molongum lucidum is native to tropical Africa and is found in moist forests.

Molongum lucidum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Molongum lucidum?

Molongum lucidum

What type of plant is Molongum lucidum?

Herbaceous perennial

Where does Molongum lucidum grow?

It is native to South America

Species in the Molongum genus

Species in the Apocynaceae family

Acokanthera laevigata, Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera oppositifolia, Acokanthera rotundata, Acokanthera schimperi, Adenium boehmianum, Adenium multiflorum, Adenium obesum, Adenium oleifolium, Adenium swazicum, Adenium dhofarense, Aganosma breviloba, Aganosma cymosa, Aganosma gracilis, Aganosma lacei, Aganosma petelotii, Aganosma schlechteriana, Aganosma siamensis, Aganosma wallichii, Aganosma heynei, Alafia alba, Alafia barteri, Alafia benthamii, Alafia berrieri, Alafia calophylla, Alafia caudata, Alafia erythrophthalma, Alafia falcata, Alafia fuscata, Alafia insularis, Alafia intermedia, Alafia landolphioides, Alafia lucida, Alafia microstylis, Alafia multiflora, Alafia nigrescens, Alafia orientalis, Alafia parciflora, Alafia pauciflora, Alafia perrieri, Alafia schumannii, Alafia thouarsii, Alafia vallium, Alafia verschuereni, Alafia whytei, Alafia zambesiaca, Allamanda calcicola, Allamanda angustifolia, Allamanda blanchetii, Allamanda cathartica,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-128930: Based on the initial data import
Carl Sigismund Kunth (1788-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunth' in the authors string.
James Lee Zarucchi (1952-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zarucchi' in the authors string.