Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
sinense
ID:
247111

Status:
valid

Authors:
Chun & F.C.How

Source:
wcs

Year:
1956

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 5: 15 (1956)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000246443



Common Names

  • Mussaenda bammleri
  • Mussaenda belilla
  • Mussaenda benguetensis


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Synonyms

  • Cephalomappa sinensis (Chun & F.C.How) Kosterm. [unknown]

Description

Muricococcum sinense (also called Sinense, among many other common names) is a small shrub with a height of up to 2 meters. It has bright green leaves and white flowers. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry and rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Muricococcum sinense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks due to its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used to make herbal medicines for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Muricococcum sinense is white, with a yellow center. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Muricococcum sinense can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained seed-raising mix and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in spring or early summer. The plant should be divided into smaller clumps and replanted in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Muricococcum sinense

Muricococcum sinense can be found in tropical and subtropical forests of Central and South America.

Muricococcum sinense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Muricococcum sinense?

Muricococcum sinense

What type of plant is Muricococcum sinense?

Herb

Where is Muricococcum sinense found?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

Species in the Muricococcum genus

Species in the Euphorbiaceae family

Acalypha peckoltii, Acalypha peduncularis, Acalypha pendula, Acalypha perrieri, Acalypha persimilis, Acalypha peruviana, Acalypha pervilleana, Acalypha phleoides, Acalypha phyllonomifolia, Acalypha pilosa, Acalypha pippenii, Acalypha pittieri, Acalypha platyphylla, Acalypha pleiogyne, Acalypha plicata, Acalypha pohliana, Acalypha poiretii, Acalypha polymorpha, Acalypha polystachya, Acalypha portoricensis, Acalypha pruinosa, Acalypha pruriens, Acalypha pseudalopecuroides, Acalypha pseudovagans, Acalypha psilostachya, Acalypha pubiflora, Acalypha pulchrespicata, Acalypha punctata, Acalypha purpurascens, Acalypha purpusii, Acalypha pycnantha, Acalypha pygmaea, Acalypha radians, Acalypha radicans, Acalypha radinostachya, Acalypha radula, Acalypha radula, Acalypha rafaelensis, Acalypha raivavensis, Acalypha rapensis, Acalypha reflexa, Acalypha repanda, Acalypha retifera, Acalypha rhombifolia, Acalypha rhomboidea, Acalypha richardiana, Acalypha riedeliana, Acalypha rivularis, Acalypha rottleroides, Acalypha rubrinervis,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-130286: Based on the initial data import
Woon Young Chun (1890-1971): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chun' in the authors string.
Foon Chew How (1908-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.C.How' in the authors string.