Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Genus:
Species:
bondii
ID:
1273946

Status:
valid

Authors:
Vlok

Source:
tro

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
S. African J. Bot. 55: 365 (1989)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001273284

Common Names

  • Muraltia bondii
  • Bondii Muraltia
  • Bondi Muraltia

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Description

Muraltia bondii (also called Bond's Muraltia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America, where it grows in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Muraltia bondii is used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headaches, and as an antiseptic. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Muraltia bondii plant has small, yellow flowers that have a sweet scent. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have two small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Muraltia bondii is a tropical plant that can be propagated from stem cuttings. Cut a stem just below a node and remove the lower leaves. Place the cutting in a pot with moist soil and keep it in a warm, humid environment. The cutting should root in a few weeks.

Where to Find Muraltia bondii

Muraltia bondii can be found in South Africa, growing in rocky places.

Muraltia bondii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Muraltia bondii?

Muraltia bondii

What is the common name of Muraltia bondii?

Bond's muraltia

What is the natural habitat of Muraltia bondii?

Muraltia bondii is found in moist, sandy soils in the southeastern United States.

Species in the Muraltia genus

Muraltia langebergensis, Muraltia lancifolia, Muraltia ericifolia, Muraltia leptorhiza, Muraltia spinosa, Muraltia acerosa, Muraltia acicularis, Muraltia acipetala, Muraltia aciphylla, Muraltia alba, Muraltia alopecuroides, Muraltia alticola, Muraltia angulosa, Muraltia angustiflora, Muraltia arachnoidea, Muraltia aspalatha, Muraltia aspalathoides, Muraltia asparagifolia, Muraltia barkerae, Muraltia bolusii, Muraltia brachyceras, Muraltia brachypetala, Muraltia striata, Muraltia caledonensis, Muraltia calycina, Muraltia capensis, Muraltia carnosa, Muraltia chamaepitys, Muraltia ciliaris, Muraltia cliffortiifolia, Muraltia collina, Muraltia commutata, Muraltia comptonii, Muraltia concava, Muraltia crassifolia, Muraltia curvipetala, Muraltia cuspifolia, Muraltia cyclolopha, Muraltia decipiens, Muraltia demissa, Muraltia depressa, Muraltia diabolica, Muraltia dispersa, Muraltia divaricata, Muraltia dumosa, Muraltia elsieae, Muraltia empetroides, Muraltia empleuridioides, Muraltia ericaefolia, Muraltia ericoides,

Species in the Polygalaceae family

Acanthocladus brasiliensis, Acanthocladus guayaquilensis, Acanthocladus moyanoi, Acanthocladus scleroxylon, Acanthocladus tehuelchum, Acanthocladus colombianus, Acanthocladus dukei, Acanthocladus pulcherrimus, Acanthocladus santosii, Acanthocladus dichromus, Ancylotropis insignis, Ancylotropis malmeana, Asemeia grandiflora, Asemeia ignatii, Asemeia ilheotica, Asemeia lindmaniana, Asemeia marquesiana, Asemeia martiana, Asemeia monninoides, Asemeia parietaria, Asemeia pohliana, Asemeia rhodoptera, Asemeia glabra, Asemeia hirsuta, Asemeia apopetala, Asemeia echinosperma, Asemeia hondurana, Asemeia securidaca, Asemeia sphaerospora, Asemeia tonsa, Asemeia acuminata, Asemeia extraaxillaris, Asemeia galmeri, Asemeia hebeclada, Asemeia mollis, Asemeia monticola, Asemeia ovata, Asemeia pseudohebeclada, Asemeia tobatiensis, Asemeia violacea, Asemeia floribunda, Atroxima afzeliana, Atroxima liberica, Badiera cubensis, Badiera fuertesii, Badiera oblongata, Badiera penaea, Badiera propinqua, Badiera virgata, Badiera subrhombifolia,

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