Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
felicis
ID:
4033

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.D.Adams

Source:
gcc

Year:
1964

Citation Micro:
J. W. African Sci. Assoc. 8: 135. 1964

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000003362



Common Names

  • Melanthera Felicis
  • Felicis Melanthera
  • Melanthera Felicis


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Description

Melanthera felicis (also called Felice's Melanthera, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and small white flowers. It is found in dry, open woods, meadows, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Melanthera felicis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to make herbal tea and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Melanthera felicis is a small white daisy-like flower with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Melanthera felicis is a perennial herb that is native to India. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Melanthera felicis

Melanthera felicis is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, rocky areas. It is also found in parts of North Africa and the Middle East.

Melanthera felicis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Melanthera felicis?

Melanthera felicis

What is the common name of Melanthera felicis?

Felicis

What is the natural habitat of Melanthera felicis?

Tropical and subtropical forests

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