Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
orientalis
ID:
240878

Status:
valid

Authors:
Blume

Source:
wcs

Year:
1826

Citation Micro:
Bijdr. Fl. Ned. Ind. : 1026 (1826)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000240210



Common Names

  • Melodinus orientalis
  • Orientalis Melodinus
  • Oriental Melodinus


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Synonyms

  • Hunteria coriacea Wall. ex G.Don [unknown]
  • Hunteria cuspidata Wall. ex A.DC. [unknown]
  • Melodinus citriformis King & Gamble [unknown]
  • Melodinus coriaceus Oliv. [unknown]
  • Melodinus elliptifolius (Quisumb. & Merr.) Pichon [unknown]
  • Melodinus fasciculatus Blume [unknown]
  • Melodinus globosus (Elmer) Pichon [unknown]
  • Melodinus kopsiifolius Markgr. [unknown]
  • Melodinus laevigatus Blume [unknown]
  • Melodinus lancifolius Ridl. [unknown]
  • Melodinus laxiflorus Blume [unknown]
  • Melodinus luzoniensis (Merr.) Pichon [unknown]
  • Melodinus micranthus Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Melodinus perakensis King & Gamble [unknown]
  • Pulassarium coriaceum Kuntze [unknown]
  • Rhytileucoma chilocarpoides F.Muell. [unknown]
  • Tabernaemontana orientalis G.Don [illegitimate]
  • Willughbeia elliptifolia Quisumb. & Merr. [unknown]
  • Willughbeia luzoniensis Merr. [unknown]
  • Willughbeia pauciflora Merr. [unknown]
  • Willughbeia umbrosa Blume [unknown]
  • Willoughbya pauciflora Merr. [unknown]
  • Chilocarpus cuspidatus Benth. & Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Chilocarpus globosus Elmer [unknown]
  • Alyxia coriacea Wall. [unknown]
  • Alyxia cuspidata Wall. ex A.DC. [unknown]
  • Alyxia glaucescens Wall. [rejected]
  • Alyxia macrocarpa Koord. [unknown]
  • Ancylocladus umbrosus Kuntze [unknown]
  • Gynopogon coriaceus K.Schum. [unknown]

Description

Melodinus orientalis (also called 'Oriental 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 orientalis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in traditional Chinese medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Melodinus orientalis is a white or yellowish-white, tubular flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, shiny, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Melodinus orientalis 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 orientalis

Melodinus orientalis is found in India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.

Melodinus orientalis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Melodinus orientalis?

Melodinus orientalis

What is the common name of Melodinus orientalis?

Oriental Melodinus

What is the natural habitat of Melodinus orientalis?

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,

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