Mussaenda frondosa
Also known as: Gardenia frondosa (L.) Lam. +8 more
- Gardenia frondosa (L.) Lam.
- Mussaenda belilla Buch.-Ham.
- Mussaenda dovinia Buch.-Ham.
- Mussaenda flavescens Buch.-Ham.
- Mussaenda fruticosa L.
- Mussaenda ingrata Wall. ex Hook.f.
- Mussaenda sericea Blume
- Mussaenda sumatrensis Roth
- Mussaenda zollingeriana Klotzsch
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Rubiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a scrambling shrub.
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Originating in Tropical Asia and the Pacific, Mussaenda frondosa is a scrambling shrub belonging to the Rubiaceae family. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TROPICAL, PACIFIC
Regions (WGSRPD)
Indian Subcontinent, Indo-China, Malesia, Northwestern Pacific, Papuasia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Andaman Is., Assam, Bangladesh, Borneo, Cambodia, Caroline Is., East Himalaya, India, Jawa, Lesser Sunda Is., Malaya, Maluku, Nepal, New Guinea, Nicobar Is., Sri Lanka, Sulawesi, Sumatera, Thailand, Vietnam
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
China Southeast, Hainan, Queensland