Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
acutiflorus
ID:
240782

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.Muell.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1858

Citation Micro:
Trans. & Proc. Philos. Inst. Victoria 2: 71 (1858)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000240114



Common Names

  • Acutiflorus Paperbark
  • Acutiflorus Honey Myrtle
  • Acutiflorus Tea Tree


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Synonyms

  • Melodinus acutus (Markgr.) Markgr. [unknown]
  • Melodinus australis Maiden & Betche [illegitimate]
  • Melodinus bacellianus (F.Muell.) Pichon [unknown]
  • Melodinus chinensis P.T.Li & Z.R.Xu [unknown]
  • Melodinus gratus S.Moore [unknown]
  • Melodinus guilfoylei F.Muell. [unknown]
  • Melodinus murpe F.M.Bailey [unknown]
  • Trichostomanthemum bacellianum (F.Muell.) Domin [unknown]
  • Wrightia bacelliana F.Muell. [unknown]
  • Clitandropsis acuta Markgr. [unknown]
  • Clitandropsis clemensiae Merr. & L.M.Perry [unknown]

Description

Melodinus acutiflorus (also called 'Sharp-Flowered Melodinus', among many other common names) is a small shrub that grows up to 1.5 meters in height. It is native to Southeast Asia, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests. It has alternate, ovate leaves and small white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Melodinus acutiflorus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used medicinally to treat fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Melodinus acutiflorus is yellow and has five petals. The seed is small and round. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Melodinus acutiflorus is a tropical evergreen shrub that is native to Southeast Asia. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. It prefers full sun to partial shade and regular watering.

Where to Find Melodinus acutiflorus

Melodinus acutiflorus can be found in Australia, particularly in the Northern Territory and Queensland.

Melodinus acutiflorus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Melodinus acutiflorus?

Melodinus acutiflorus

What is the common name of Melodinus acutiflorus?

Sharp-flowered melodinus

What is the natural habitat of Melodinus acutiflorus?

Dry grasslands and scrublands

Species in the Apocynaceae family

Acokanthera laevigata, Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera oppositifolia, Acokanthera rotundata, Acokanthera schimperi, Adenium boehmianum, Adenium multiflorum, Adenium obesum, Adenium oleifolium, Adenium swazicum, Adenium dhofarense, Aganosma breviloba, Aganosma cymosa, Aganosma gracilis, Aganosma lacei, Aganosma petelotii, Aganosma schlechteriana, Aganosma siamensis, Aganosma wallichii, Aganosma heynei, Alafia alba, Alafia barteri, Alafia benthamii, Alafia berrieri, Alafia calophylla, Alafia caudata, Alafia erythrophthalma, Alafia falcata, Alafia fuscata, Alafia insularis, Alafia intermedia, Alafia landolphioides, Alafia lucida, Alafia microstylis, Alafia multiflora, Alafia nigrescens, Alafia orientalis, Alafia parciflora, Alafia pauciflora, Alafia perrieri, Alafia schumannii, Alafia thouarsii, Alafia vallium, Alafia verschuereni, Alafia whytei, Alafia zambesiaca, Allamanda calcicola, Allamanda angustifolia, Allamanda blanchetii, Allamanda cathartica,

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