Melodinus vitiensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
vitiensis
ID:
240905
Status:
valid
Authors:
Rolfe
Source:
wcs
Year:
1883
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 21: 201 (1883)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000240237
Common Names
- Melodinus vitiensis
- Vitiensis Melodinus
- Fiji Melodinus
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- Melodinus scandens Seem. [illegitimate]
Description
Melodinus vitiensis (also called 'Fijian 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 vitiensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in traditional Chinese medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Melodinus vitiensis is white and star-shaped. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings have a single, long stem with small, oval leaves.
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Melodinus vitiensis 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 vitiensis
Melodinus vitiensis is found in Fiji.
Melodinus vitiensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Melodinus vitiensis?
Melodinus vitiensis
What is the common name of Melodinus vitiensis?
Viti melodinus
What is the natural habitat of Melodinus vitiensis?
Dry grasslands and scrublands
Species in the Melodinus genus
Melodinus acutiflorus, Melodinus aeneus, Melodinus angustifolius, Melodinus australis, Melodinus axillaris, Melodinus balansae, Melodinus baueri, Melodinus cambodiensis, Melodinus cochinchinensis, Melodinus cumingii, Melodinus densistriatus, Melodinus erianthus, Melodinus forbesii, Melodinus fusiformis, Melodinus glaber, Melodinus honbaensis, Melodinus insularis, Melodinus orientalis, Melodinus philippensis, Melodinus philliraeoides, Melodinus reticulatus, Melodinus scandens, Melodinus tenuicaudatus, Melodinus vitiensis,
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-124273: Based on the initial data import
Robert Allen Rolfe (1855-1921): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rolfe' in the authors string.