Mussaenda is a genus of flowering plants in the family rubiaceae. Efloraofindia earlier indiantreepix is the largest. Mussaenda erythrophylla at rs 100 piece flowering plant. Attractive tropical shrub with bright scarlet, leaflike bracts surrounding cream and scarlet flowers. Mussaendas for south florida landscapes bougainvilleas. Mussaenda, mussaenda erythrophylla, the best site on the internet with thousands of original digital photos, the best site on the internet for tropical plants, sub tropical plants, exotic plants with growing guides plus solid how to information for growth and care. Air layering also is successful and is sometimes used as a means of propagation if only a few plants are desired. F data and its implication for generic limits in mussaendeae rubiaceae. Department of agriculture agricultural research service.
Mussaenda has become a very popular ornamental shrub owing to the colorful petiole bracts it puts forth. The plant is gathered from the wild for its edible leaves and medicinal uses. Fresh green leaves of the shrub, located in mit campus manipal, karnataka, were collected and rinsed twice with tap water to eliminate the superficial dust particles. Media in category mussaenda erythrophylla the following 52 files are in this category, out of 52 total. Mussaenda philippica queen sirikit, mussaenda queen. Finally, the leaves were thoroughly washed with milliporemilliq water. Page designed through the cooperative efforts of interagency itis teams. Ashanti blood, red flag bush, red mussaenda, prophets tears, tropical dogwood, virgin tree. The plant list includes a further 37 scientific plant names of infraspecific rank for the genus mussaenda. Air layering also is successful and is sometimes used as a means of propagation if only a few plants are. The roots are used for treating cough, jaundice and when chewed acts as an appetizer. A synopsis of the 17 mussaenda species occurring in thailand is presented, one of which,m. Mussaenda glabra white winged unusual yellow flowering. Mussaenda frondosa is a rounded, evergreen shrub growing up to 3 metres tall.
Does the species have a history of repeated introductions outside its natural. For more multimedia, look at mussaenda erythrophylla on wikimedia commons. The record derives from wcsp data supplied on 20120323 which reports it as an accepted name record 390 with original publication. Mussaenda glabra was described from the himalaya and has mediumsized leaves, a climbing habit, petioles 315 mm, a corymbiform branched inflorescence, calyx lobes 14 mm and. This study was conducted to explore how adventitious roots initiate and develop in the cultivar. Responses of ornamental mussaenda species stem cuttings to. Pdf isolation of phytoconstituents from the stems of mussaenda. Mussaenda erythrophylla grows best in warmly temperate or subtropical areas and is semideciduous in cooler parts. Showy hybrids may be found in south florida nurseries and a few mail order catalogs. Plants profile for mussaenda erythrophylla red mussaenda.
Several species are cultivated as ornamental plants. It is known as a difficulttoroot genus, and stemcuttings are recommended for commercial propagation of mussaenda. What you see above are not really flowers but bracts like bougainvillea vines. Alicia luze has salmonpink bracts only in hot, sheltered, tropical gardens, while m. This is a sprawling shrub with brilliant red sepals and white flowers with red centres. Clusters corymbs of small, tubular flowers with five spreading lobes bloom in summer, however it is the large and colorful, ovate, leaflike sepals to 3 long that provide the real ornamental display. The white one is originally known as dona aurora and the peachpink one dona luz. Plant database entry for red flag bush mussaenda erythrophylla with 5 images and 21 data details. The mussaenda erythrophylla is a flowering plant found in tropical areas, also known as ashanti blood, red flag bush or dogwood, and is naive to west africa. The study was carried out at floriculture nursery of the department of horticulture and landscape technology. Mussaenda erythrophylla rubiaceae is native to western tropical africa, occasionally seen in gardens and parks as an ornamental plant in india and is commonly known as mussenda telugu, nagavalli sanskrit and red flag bush english. Pdf adventitious root formation and development in cuttings. There are mussaenda species native to africa, madagascar, asia and the pacific. Pdf adventitious root formation and development in.
The inhibitory efficiency evaluated by gravimetric method was found to be 82% at 50c with 400 mg l1 as extract concentration and tafel polarization curves indicated that mele is mixedtype inhibitor. Mussaenda erythrophylla plantinfo everything and anything. A taxonomic revision of philippine mussaenda rubiaceae, mussaendeae 1 article pdf available in annals of the missouri botanical garden 10. When you choose a planting site keep in mind that mussaendas require full sun. The bracts of the shrub may have different shades, including red, rose, white. The plant list includes 336 scientific plant names of species rank for the genus mussaenda. Fresh green leaves of the shrub, located in mit campus manipal, karnataka, were collected and rinsed twice with. Mussaenda in world checklist of selected plant families. Mussaenda erythrophylla right common garden plants figure 2. Objectives our goal was to develop a system to commercially propagate different colors of mussaenda so as to respond to the market demands in barbados. The small yellow star of the fiery rose mosanda fottams. Browse pictures and read growth cultivation information about mussaenda, ashanti blood, red flag bush, tropical dogwood mussaenda erythrophylla dona luz supplied by member.
The mussaenda is an evergreen shrub related to coffee trees and native to asia. Pdf ethyl acetate extract of the stems of mussaenda erythrophylla rubiaceae led to the isolation of. We have three different types of plants that give out white, peach pinkish and red flowers. They are native to the african and asian tropics and subtropics. Mussaenda shrubs add beauty to the humble aussie garden. Mussaenda philippica queen sirikit, mussaenda queen sirikit. Corrosion inhibition of carbon steel using extract of. The name is a botanical convenience, applied to a group of presumed hybrids.
Mussaenda philippica is a tropical shrub or subshrub that will grow to 10ft tall in. One of my favourite shrubs is the mussaenda pronounced mussayenda, a beautiful shrub native to the tropics, from west africa. The bracts of the shrub may have different shades, including red, rose, white, pale pink or some mixtures. Mussaenda erythrophylla red flag bush plant finder. Mussaenda erythrophylla in the germplasm resources information network grin, u. In late summer clusters of creamy yellow flowers are produced. Mussaenda philippica is a tropical shrub or subshrub that will grow to 10ft tall in tropical areas, but more likely will reach ft tall in containers. Mussaenda erythrophylla lovely colorful large sized flowers on this beautiful bush. Mussaenda, ashanti blood, red flag bush, tropical dogwood. The board of trustees of the royal botanic gardens, kew. Mussaenda glabra was described from the himalaya and has mediumsized leaves, a climbing habit, petioles 315 mm, a corymbiform branched inflorescence, calyx lobes 14 mm and deciduous in fruit, corolla tubes 18 mm, and corolla lobes 33.
The indian nursery trains mussaenda to be treelike in form for landscape use. Clusters corymbs of small, tubular flowers with five spreading lobes bloom in summer, however it is the large and colorful, ovate, leaflike sepals to 3 long that provide the real. Rubiaceae in thailand pranom chantaranothai1 abstract. Mussaenda species, ashanti blood, red flag bush, red. Plant care guide outdoor shrubs mussaenda erythrophylla mussaenda is a rounded evergreen tropical shrub or subshrub that will grow to 10 tall. Grows spectacularly in the philippines with some as tall as 1215 feet. This study was conducted to explore how adventitious roots initiate and develop in the cultivar rosea and to determine if anatomical events are associated with difficulty in rooting stem cuttings. Emerald goddess gardens mussaenda glabra white winged unusual yellow flowering perennial shrub live plant starter size 4 inch pot emerald tm the white winged mussaenda.
This study was conducted to explore how adventitious roots initiate and. Several species of mussaenda are frequently cultivated as ornamentals in tropical. Tropical shrub or tree native to tropical west africa. Mussaenda acuminata blume 1826 mussaenda acuminatissima merr. Adventitious root formation and development in cuttings of. One of my favourite shrubs is the mussaenda pronounced mussayenda, a beautiful shrub native to the tropics, from west. Hosted by the usgs core science analytics and synthesis. A philippine hybrid, dona luz is a popular selection with massive clusters of salmonpink bracts and yellow flowers that are produced throughout the. Mussaenda erythrophylla is a semierect evergreen shrub of african origin. Mussaenda erythrophylla, commonly known as ashanti blood, red flag bush and tropical dogwood, is an evergreen west african shrub. Mussaenda erythrophylla shrub mussaendavermelha gentianales rubiaceae ixoroideae mussaendeae arbusto vermelho, red plant, planta vermelha, biodivers. This study was conducted to explore how adventitious roots initiate and develop in the cultivar rosea. Mussaenda erythrophylla mdaeroverview eppo global database. Jpg 20 december 2009 meneerke bloem gnu free documentation wikipedia.
The phytoconsttituents identified from the ethyl acetate extract of the stems of m. Most commonly grown for its beautiful large sized blooms this bush is seen in many housing societies as it grows into large trees if left uncut. Commonly cultivated species include mussaenda philippica, m. Mussaenda is among the most sought after tropical shrubs for intense beauty shown from highly colorful flower bracts blooming all warmer and hot months. Browse pictures and read growth cultivation information about mussaenda, ashanti blood, red flag bush, tropical dogwood mussaenda erythrophylla dona luz supplied by member gardeners in the pl. General information about mussaenda erythrophylla mdaer eppo global database. Mussaenda is a tropical shrub or subshrub that will grow to 10ft tall in tropical areas, but more likely will reach ft tall in containers. Media in category mussaenda erythrophyllathe following 52 files are in this category, out of 52 total. Pseudomussaenda flava left are common ornamental mussaenda plants grown in nigerias gardens. Clusters corymbs of small, tubular flowers with five.
Mussaenda erythrophylla is a scrambling shrub with bright red bracts that is less cold hardy than m. Mussaenda, mussaenda erythrophylla, the best site on the internet with thousands of original digital photos, the best site on the internet for tropical plants, sub tropical plants, exotic plants. The flowers of mussaenda are actually inconspicuous. Rosea article pdf available may 2010 with 75 reads. Download fulltext pdf download fulltext pdf in vitro propagation of mussaenda mussaenda erythrophylla cv. Show all show tabs red mussaenda general information. Phytosynthesis of silver nanoparticles from mussaenda. Below is a picture of bracts and you can see the actual yellow flower at the top of the pic. Red flag bush, red mussaenda, tropical dog wood shrub. Mussaenda philippica queen sirikit rubiaceae mussaenda. The plants color comes from bracts and not the small, often yellow, white, orange or red, flowers at the center of each bract. Mussaenda erythrophyllaxishuangbanna tropical botanical. Medium size shrub with lush soft foliage and bright orange starlike flowers, surrounded by large white bracts. Mussaenda species, ashanti blood, red flag bush, red velvet.