Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
whitei
ID:
368588

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook.f.) Skeels

Source:
cmp

Year:
1911

Citation Micro:
Bull. Bur. Pl. Industr. U.S.D.A. 223: 45 (1911)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000367920



Common Names

  • White's Mondia
  • Mondia whitei
  • White's Mondia


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Synonyms

  • Periploca latifolia K.Schum. [unknown]
  • Tacazzea amplifolia S.Moore [unknown]
  • Tacazzea laxiflora Engl. [unknown]
  • Tacazzea viridis A.Chev. ex Hutch. & Dalziel [unknown]
  • Chlorocodon whitei Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Chlorocodon whiteii Hook.f. [unknown]

Description

Mondia whitei (also called White's Mondia, among many other common names) is a perennial flowering plant native to Africa. It grows in dry, rocky areas, and is characterized by its white flowers and small, needle-like leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Mondia whitei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments, including malaria, fever, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mondia whitei has small, white, five-petaled flowers that are arranged in small, dense clusters. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings have two cotyledons and are covered in short hairs.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mondia whitei is a perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical Africa. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is drought tolerant and requires minimal care.

Where to Find Mondia whitei

Mondia whitei can be found in tropical Africa.

Mondia whitei FAQ

What is the common name of Mondia whitei?

White's ginger

What is the growth habit of Mondia whitei?

It is a woody climber

What is the native range of Mondia whitei?

It is native to tropical Africa

Species in the Mondia 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-2357250: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
Homer Collar Skeels (1873-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Skeels' in the authors string.