Melanochyla auriculata - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
auriculata
ID:
373314
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hook.f.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1876
Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 2: 39 (1876)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000372646
Common Names
- Melanochyla auriculata
- Ear-leaved Melanochyla
- Ear-leaved Mallow
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Melanochyla auriculata (also called 'Mountain Ricegrass', among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It grows in dry, rocky soils and can reach heights of up to 1 meter. It has long, narrow leaves and small, yellowish-green flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Melanochyla auriculata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Melanochyla auriculata is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, rounded seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, long, pointed leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Melanochyla auriculata can be propagated through seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Melanochyla auriculata
Melanochyla auriculata is native to the Philippines and can be found in tropical forests.
Melanochyla auriculata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Melanochyla auriculata?
Melanochyla auriculata
What type of plant is Melanochyla auriculata?
Tropical shrub
Where is Melanochyla auriculata found?
Southeast Asia
Species in the Melanochyla genus
Melanochyla scalarinervis, Melanochyla kunstleri, Melanochyla longipetiolata, Melanochyla minutiflora, Melanochyla montana, Melanochyla semecarpoides, Melanochyla tomentosa, Melanochyla woodiana, Melanochyla nitida, Melanochyla fasciculiflora, Melanochyla fulvinervia, Melanochyla bracteata, Melanochyla angustifolia, Melanochyla auriculata, Melanochyla axillaris, Melanochyla borneensis, Melanochyla bullata, Melanochyla caesia, Melanochyla castaneifolia, Melanochyla condensata, Melanochyla densiflora, Melanochyla elmeri, Melanochyla beccariana,
Species in the Anacardiaceae family
Abrahamia buxifolia, Abrahamia thouvenotii, Abrahamia littoralis, Abrahamia latifolia, Abrahamia minutifolia, Abrahamia ditimena, Abrahamia betamponensis, Abrahamia capuronii, Abrahamia delphinensis, Abrahamia ellipticarpa, Abrahamia elongata, Abrahamia itromoensis, Abrahamia turkii, Abrahamia deflexa, Abrahamia grandidieri, Abrahamia humbertii, Abrahamia ibityensis, Abrahamia lecomtei, Abrahamia lenticellata, Abrahamia lokobensis, Abrahamia longipetiolata, Abrahamia louvelii, Abrahamia nitida, Abrahamia oblongifolia, Abrahamia pauciflora, Abrahamia phillipsonii, Abrahamia sambiranensis, Abrahamia sericea, Abrahamia suarezensis, Abrahamia viguieri, Abrahamia revoluta, Abrahamia antongilensis, Abrahamia darainensis, Abrahamia patrickii, Actinocheita filicina, Allospondias lakonensis, Allospondias laxiflora, Amphipterygium simplicifolium, Amphipterygium adstringens, Amphipterygium amplifolium, Amphipterygium glaucum, Amphipterygium molle, Anacardium amapaense, Anacardium amilcarianum, Anacardium brasiliense, Anacardium caracolii, Anacardium corymbosum, Anacardium curatellifolium, Anacardium excelsum, Anacardium fruticosum,
References
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:70019-1: Based on the initial data import