Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
integrifolium
ID:
133724

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1836

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 5: 280 (1836)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000133053



Common Names

  • Melanodendron integrifolium
  • Mountain Mahogany
  • Mountain Almond


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Synonyms

  • Solidago integrifolia Roxb. [unknown]

Description

Melanodendron integrifolium (also called Integral-leaved Melanodendron, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in moist, disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Melanodendron integrifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Melanodendron integrifolium is a small, yellow-green flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, triangular-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Melanodendron integrifolium is a perennial herb that is propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Melanodendron integrifolium

Melanodendron integrifolium can be found in the cloud forests of Costa Rica and Panama.

Melanodendron integrifolium FAQ

What are the common names of Melanodendron integrifolium?

Integral-leaved Melanodendron

What type of plant is Melanodendron integrifolium?

Perennial herb

Where is Melanodendron integrifolium native to?

Central and South America

Species in the Melanodendron 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,