Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
briartii
ID:
371825

Status:
valid

Authors:
De Wild. & T.Durand

Source:
ksu

Year:
1899

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Roy. Bot. Belgique , Compt. Rend. 38: 210 (1899)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000371157



Common Names

  • Mellera
  • Briartii Mellera
  • Briartii Starflower


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Description

Mellera briartii (also called Briart's Mellera, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Brazil. It has small, white flowers and narrow, linear leaves. It is found in open, sandy areas and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Mellera briartii is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mellera briartii has small, yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and round, and its seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mellera briartii is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is not tolerant of drought and should be watered regularly. Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season.

Where to Find Mellera briartii

Mellera briartii can be found in Central and South America.

Mellera briartii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mellera briartii?

Mellera briartii

What is the common name of Mellera briartii?

Briartii

What is the natural habitat of Mellera briartii?

Tropical and subtropical forests

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

Émile Auguste Joseph De Wildeman (1866-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'De Wild.' in the authors string.
Théophile Alexis Durand (1855-1912): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.Durand' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:52284-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.