Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
calcarata
ID:
666

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Benoist) E.A.Tripp

Source:
Catalogue of the Plants of Madagascar (Tropicos)

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Int. J. Pl. Sci. 174: 128 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001315120



Common Names

  • Mellera calcarata
  • Calcarata Mellera
  • Calcarata Mellera Plant


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Description

Mellera calcarata (also called the Calcarata Aloe, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asphodelaceae family. It is native to Madagascar and is found in dry deciduous forests and spiny bush habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Mellera calcarata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mellera calcarata has small, yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mellera calcarata is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Mellera calcarata

Mellera calcarata is native to Mexico and can be found in the Sierra Madre Occidental mountain range.

Mellera calcarata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mellera calcarata?

Mellera calcarata

What is the common name of Mellera calcarata?

Spurred Mellera

What is the natural habitat of Mellera calcarata?

Tropical and subtropical dry shrublands

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

Raymond Benoist (1881-1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benoist' in the authors string.
Erin Anne Tripp (b.1979): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.A.Tripp' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77139686-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.