Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
mellosilvae
ID:
1305100

Status:
valid

Authors:
Loeuille & Roque

Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)

Year:
2017

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 295: 42 (2017)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001317554



Common Names

  • Maschalostachys Mellosilvae
  • Maschalostachys Mellosilvae
  • Maschalostachys Mellosilvae


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Description

Maschalostachys mellosilvae (also called Mello Silvae, among many other common names) is a small, herbaceous plant with a creeping habit. It is native to Brazil and grows in dry, open areas. It has small, ovate leaves and yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Maschalostachys mellosilvae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Maschalostachys mellosilvae has yellow flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small, round and black. Its seedlings have ovate leaves with a pointed tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Maschalostachys mellosilvae is a perennial herb native to Brazil and is typically found growing in humid forests. It is best grown in bright, indirect light and in a potting mix that is composed of bark, perlite, and sphagnum moss. It should be watered regularly and fertilized twice a month during the growing season. Propagation is done through division of the rhizome.

Where to Find Maschalostachys mellosilvae

Maschalostachys mellosilvae is found in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil.

Maschalostachys mellosilvae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Maschalostachys mellosilvae?

Maschalostachys mellosilvae

What is the common name of Maschalostachys mellosilvae?

Mellosilvae Orchid

What is the natural habitat of Maschalostachys mellosilvae?

Tropical rainforests of Brazil

Species in the Maschalostachys genus

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

References

Nadia Roque: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roque' in the authors string.
Benoit Loeuille (b.1979): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Loeuille' in the authors string.