Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Species:
caesia
ID:
373320

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Blume) Ding Hou

Source:
ksu

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Blumea 24: 31 (1978)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000372652

Common Names

  • Melanochyla caesia
  • Caesia Melanochyla
  • Melanochyla

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Synonyms

  • Melanochyla maingayi Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Semecarpus caesia Blume [unknown]
  • Cassuvium caesium Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Melanochyla caesia (also called 'Ceaseless 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 caesia 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 caesia is a small yellow-green flower with a single petal. The seed is small, oval-shaped, and brown in color. The seedlings are small, with thin, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Melanochyla caesia 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 caesia

Melanochyla caesia is native to the Philippines and can be found in tropical forests.

Melanochyla caesia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Melanochyla caesia?

Melanochyla caesia

What type of plant is Melanochyla caesia?

Tropical shrub

Where is Melanochyla caesia found?

Southeast Asia

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

Carl Ludwig Blume (1796-1862): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Blume' in the authors string.
Ding Hou (1921-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ding Hou' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:70025-1: Based on the initial data import