Mussaenda luteola

Dwarf Yellow Mussaenda, White Wing

Message of the Flower

Mental Goodwill

The Mother’s Comment

Likes to show off a little, but is very useful.

Colour

Yellow or lemon yellow

Family

Rubiaceae

Cultivars

Not specifically listed

Flower Size

Small, conspicuous sepals

Flower Texture

Soft

Number of Petals

5

Floral Symmetry

Radial

Fragrance of Flower

Mild to none

Leaf Texture

Smooth to slightly hairy

Leaf Arrangement

Opposite

Leaf Color

Green

Structural Variation (Shrub or Tree)

Shrub

Life Cycle

Perennial

Blooming Period

Late spring through summer

Climate

Tropical to subtropical

Water Requirements

Moderate

Soil Type

Rich, well-drained

Temperature Ranges

Warm conditions; not frost-tolerant

Sun or Shade

Full sun to partial shade

Susceptibility to Insects and Diseases

Mealybugs, fungal diseases

Pollinators

Bees, butterflies

Habitat

Tropical regions, gardens

Role in the Ecosystem

Ornamental, pollinator attraction

Quotations

Not quoted

Ornamental

Landscaping in tropical regions

Uses in Other Aspects of Life

Garden beautification

Endangered Status

Not endangered

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