Red Mussaenda
Mussaenda erythrophylla
- Native to:
- Angola, Burundi, Cabinda, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Congo, DR Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Ghana, Guam, Guinea, Gulf of Guinea Is., Ivory Coast, Kenya, Liberia, Nigeria, Palau, Sierra Leone, Sudan-South Sudan, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda
Meneerke bloem
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Rubiaceae
- Genus:
- Mussaenda
- Species:
- Mussaenda erythrophylla
- USDA Symbol:
- MUER
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Shrub , Vine
- Height:
- 300 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- may,jun,jul,aug,sep,oct
- Bloom Colors:
- red, yellow
- Landscaping Shrub:
- Yes
Wildlife Benefits
- Butterflies & Moths:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Documented Lepidoptera association (GBIF)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- butterflies, hummingbirds
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 6.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- Prefers organic matter-rich environments
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 21–42 days
- Notes:
- Seeds require warm temperatures (70-85°F) and consistent moisture for germination. More commonly propagated by cuttings.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI