Status:
valid
Authors:
Kochummen
Source:
ksu
Year:
1996
Citation Micro:
Sandakania 7: 88 (1996)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000372388
Common Names
- Melanochyla Scalarinervis
- Scaly-Nerved Melanochyla
- Scaly-Veined Melanochyla
Description
Melanochyla scalarinervis (also called 'Scaly-veined Melanochyla', among many other common names) is a shrub native to Southeast Asia. It has a spreading habit and grows up to 3 meters tall. It prefers humid climates and is found in lowland forests and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Melanochyla scalarinervis 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 scalarinervis 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 scalarinervis is a tropical perennial shrub that can be propagated from stem cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. Prune regularly to encourage new growth and flowering.
Where to Find Melanochyla scalarinervis
Melanochyla scalarinervis is native to tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.
Melanochyla scalarinervis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Melanochyla scalarinervis?
Melanochyla scalarinervis
What is the common name of Melanochyla scalarinervis?
Scaly-Nerved Carpetweed
What is the natural habitat of Melanochyla scalarinervis?
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,