Status:
valid
Authors:
(Engl.) Esmailbegi & Al-Shehbaz
Source:
wcvp
Year:
2018
Citation Micro:
Taxon 67(2): 336. 2018
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001427164
Common Names
- Mummenhoffia oliveri
- Oliveri Mummenhoffia
- Oliveri
Description
Mummenhoffia oliveri (also called Oliver's Mummenhoffia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Africa. It has simple, opposite leaves and small, yellowish-green flowers. It grows in tropical and subtropical dry and moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Mummenhoffia oliveri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Mummenhoffia oliveri are small and white, with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Mummenhoffia oliveri is a shrub native to Africa. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in well-draining soil. The plant prefers full sun and should be watered regularly during the growing season.
Where to Find Mummenhoffia oliveri
Mummenhoffia oliveri can be found in Mexico.
Mummenhoffia oliveri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mummenhoffia oliveri?
Mummenhoffia oliveri
What is the common name of Mummenhoffia oliveri?
Oliver's Mummenhoffia
What is the family of Mummenhoffia oliveri?
Asteraceae
Species in the Mummenhoffia genus
Species in the Brassicaceae family
Abdra brachycarpa,
Abdra aprica,
Acuston perenne,
Aethionema rhodopaeum,
Aethionema alanyae,
Aethionema arabicum,
Aethionema armenum,
Aethionema capitatum,
Aethionema carlsbergii,
Aethionema carneum,
Aethionema cephalanthum,
Aethionema cordatum,
Aethionema coridifolium,
Aethionema demirizii,
Aethionema diastrophis,
Aethionema dumanii,
Aethionema edentulum,
Aethionema eunomioides,
Aethionema fimbriatum,
Aethionema froedinii,
Aethionema gileadense,
Aethionema glaucinum,
Aethionema grandiflorum,
Aethionema heterocarpum,
Aethionema heterophyllum,
Aethionema huber-morathii,
Aethionema karamanicum,
Aethionema lepidioides,
Aethionema levandowskyi,
Aethionema lycium,
Aethionema marashicum,
Aethionema membranaceum,
Aethionema munzurense,
Aethionema orbiculatum,
Aethionema papillosum,
Aethionema retsina,
Aethionema saxatile,
Aethionema schistosum,
Aethionema semnanensis,
Aethionema speciosum,
Aethionema spicatum,
Aethionema stylosum,
Aethionema subulatum,
Aethionema syriacum,
Aethionema thesiifolium,
Aethionema thomasianum,
Aethionema transhyrcanum,
Aethionema turcicum,
Aethionema umbellatum,
Aethionema virgatum,
References
Shokouh Esmailbegi: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Esmailbegi' in the authors string.