Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
honbaensis
ID:
240848

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Chev. ex Pit.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1933

Citation Micro:
Fl. Indo-Chine 3: 1102 (1933)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000240180



Common Names

  • Melodinus honbaensis
  • Honbaensis Melodinus
  • Honbaen Melodinus


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Description

Melodinus honbaensis (also called 'Honba Melodinus', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Apocynaceae. It is a woody climber with opposite leaves and white flowers. It is native to China, India, and Southeast Asia. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Melodinus honbaensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in traditional Chinese medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Melodinus honbaensis are small, white, and star-shaped. The seeds are small, black, and ovoid. The seedlings are slender and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Melodinus honbaensis is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 8 m in height. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in tropical and subtropical climates. It is easy to propagate from cuttings and can be grown in a variety of soils. It prefers full sun and regular watering. It can be pruned to maintain its shape and size.

Where to Find Melodinus honbaensis

Melodinus honbaensis is found in Vietnam.

Melodinus honbaensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Melodinus honbaensis?

Melodinus honbaensis

What is the common name of Melodinus honbaensis?

Honba Melodinus

What is the natural habitat of Melodinus honbaensis?

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-124221: Based on the initial data import
Auguste Chevalier (1873-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Chev.' in the authors string.
Charles-Joseph Marie Pitard-Briau (1873-1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pit.' in the authors string.