Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Species:
nitida
ID:
373070

Status:
valid

Authors:
King

Source:
ksu

Year:
1896

Citation Micro:
J. Asiat. Soc. Bengal, Pt. 2, Nat. Hist. 65: 507 (1896)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000372402

Common Names

  • Melanochyla Nitida
  • Shiny Melanochyla
  • Glossy Melanochyla

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Description

Melanochyla nitida (also called 'Shiny 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 nitida 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 nitida 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Melanochyla nitida is a tropical perennial plant 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 nitida

Melanochyla nitida is native to tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Melanochyla nitida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Melanochyla nitida?

Melanochyla nitida

What is the family of Melanochyla nitida?

Acanthaceae

Where is Melanochyla nitida found?

Melanochyla nitida is found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

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,