Melanochyla bullata - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bullata
ID:
373319
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ding Hou
Source:
ksu
Year:
1978
Citation Micro:
Blumea 24: 31 (1978)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000372651
Common Names
- Melanochyla bullata
- Bullata Melanochyla
- Melanochyla
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Melanochyla bullata (also called 'Bullate 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 bullata 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 bullata is a small, white, five-petaled flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are short, with a single, slender stem and small, oval leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Melanochyla bullata is a perennial shrub native to tropical and subtropical regions. It can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in containers. It can be propagated by seed, but it is best to start with cuttings of established plants.
Where to Find Melanochyla bullata
Melanochyla bullata is native to the Philippines and can be found in tropical forests.
Melanochyla bullata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Melanochyla bullata?
Melanochyla bullata
What type of plant is Melanochyla bullata?
Tropical shrub
Where is Melanochyla bullata 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
Ding Hou (1921-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ding Hou' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:70024-1: Based on the initial data import