Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
angustifolius
ID:
240785

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hayata

Source:
wcs

Year:
1911

Citation Micro:
J. Coll. Sci. Imp. Univ. Tokyo 30(1): 193 (1911)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000240117



Common Names

  • Angustifolius Paperbark
  • Angustifolius Honey Myrtle
  • Angustifolius Tea Tree


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Synonyms

  • Melodinus hatuyensis Lý [unknown]

Description

Melodinus angustifolius (also called 'Narrow-Leaved 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 angustifolius 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 angustifolius 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 angustifolius 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 angustifolius

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

Melodinus angustifolius FAQ

What is the scientific name of Melodinus angustifolius?

Melodinus angustifolius

What is the common name of Melodinus angustifolius?

Narrow-leaved Melodinus

What is the natural habitat of Melodinus angustifolius?

Tropical rainforests

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-124165: Based on the initial data import
Bunzō Hayata (1874-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hayata' in the authors string.