Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
nutans
ID:
1268731

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Nees) T.F.Daniel

Source:
tro

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Mex. 62: 9 (2003).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001268069

Common Names

  • Mirandea nutans
  • Nutans Mirandea
  • Mirandea

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Description

Mirandea nutans (also called 'Nodding Mirandea', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Mexico. It has small, ovate leaves and grows to a height of about 2 m. It grows in moist, shady areas, in forests, and in coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Mirandea nutans is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. It is also used to attract birds and butterflies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mirandea nutans has small, yellow flowers that are clustered together. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mirandea nutans is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 6 feet in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by cuttings taken in spring or summer. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the branches and placed in a rooting medium such as sand or perlite. Keep the cuttings moist and in a bright, warm location until they have rooted.

Where to Find Mirandea nutans

Mirandea nutans is native to Mexico. It can be found in tropical moist lowland forests and tropical moist montane forests.

Mirandea nutans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mirandea nutans?

Mirandea nutans

What is the common name of Mirandea nutans?

Nodding Mirandea

What is the natural habitat of Mirandea nutans?

Dry open grassland, scrub and woodland

Species in the Acanthaceae family

Acanthopale macrocarpa, Acanthopale confertiflora, Acanthopale decempedalis, Acanthopale laxiflora, Acanthopale madagascariensis, Acanthopale pubescens, Acanthopale aethiogermanica, Acanthopale breviceps, Acanthopale cuneifolia, Acanthopale ramiflora, Acanthopale perrieri, Acanthopale humblotii, Acanthopsis carduifolia, Acanthopsis disperma, Acanthopsis glauca, Acanthopsis hoffmannseggiana, Acanthopsis horrida, Acanthopsis scullyi, Acanthopsis spathularis, Acanthopsis disperma, Acanthopsis tuba, Acanthopsis ludoviciana, Acanthopsis adamanticola, Acanthopsis dispermoides, Acanthopsis erosa, Acanthopsis dregeana, Acanthopsis tetragona, Acanthopsis glandulopalmata, Acanthopsis insueta, Acanthopsis nitida, Acanthopsis pagodiformis, Acanthopsis glabra, Acanthopsis villosa, Acanthus austromontanus, Acanthus greuterianus, Acanthus kulalensis, Acanthus arboreus, Acanthus carduaceus, Acanthus caroli-alexandri, Acanthus caudatus, Acanthus dioscoridis, Acanthus ebracteatus, Acanthus eminens, Acanthus flexicaulis, Acanthus gaed, Acanthus guineensis, Acanthus hirsutus, Acanthus hungaricus, Acanthus ilicifolius, Acanthus latisepalus,

References

Christian Gottfried Daniel Nees von Esenbeck (1776-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nees' in the authors string.
Thomas Franklin Daniel (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.F.Daniel' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.