Status:
valid
Authors:
King
Source:
ksu
Year:
1896
Citation Micro:
J. Asiat. Soc. Bengal, Pt. 2, Nat. Hist. 65: 504 (1896)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000372389
Common Names
- Melanochyla Kunstleri
- Kunstler's Melanochyla
- Kunstler Melanochyla
Description
Melanochyla kunstleri (also called 'Kunstler's Melanochyla', among many other common names) is a shrub native to Southeast Asia. It has a spreading habit and grows up to 2 meters tall. It prefers humid climates and is found in lowland forests and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Melanochyla kunstleri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Melanochyla kunstleri has small, yellow-green flowers that are clustered together. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, green and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Melanochyla kunstleri is a tropical perennial plant that is native to India and Sri Lanka. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in containers.
Where to Find Melanochyla kunstleri
Melanochyla kunstleri is native to tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.
Melanochyla kunstleri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Melanochyla kunstleri?
Melanochyla kunstleri
What is the common name of Melanochyla kunstleri?
Kunstler's Carpetweed
What is the natural habitat of Melanochyla kunstleri?
Dry grasslands, open forests, and disturbed sites
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,