Status:
valid
Authors:
Ding Hou
Source:
ksu
Year:
1978
Citation Micro:
Blumea 24: 32 (1978)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000372653
Common Names
- Melanochyla castaneifolia
- Castaneifolia Melanochyla
- Melanochyla
Description
Melanochyla castaneifolia (also called 'Chestnut-Leaf 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 castaneifolia 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 castaneifolia 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, dark green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Melanochyla castaneifolia 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 castaneifolia
Melanochyla castaneifolia is native to the Philippines and can be found in tropical forests.
Melanochyla castaneifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Melanochyla castaneifolia?
Melanochyla castaneifolia
What type of plant is Melanochyla castaneifolia?
Tropical shrub
Where is Melanochyla castaneifolia 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,