Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
rhombifolia
ID:
44438

Status:
valid

Authors:
O.Hoffm. & Muschl.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1910

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 57(Mém. 8c): 117 (1910)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000043767



Common Names

  • Melanthera rhombifolia
  • Diamondleaf Melanthera
  • Rough Melanthera


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Synonyms

  • Melanthera tithonioides Aké Assi [unknown]

Description

Melanthera rhombifolia (also called Rhomboid Melanthera, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Australia. It has yellow flowers and grows in dry, open areas such as grasslands and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Melanthera rhombifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a food source for bees and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Melanthera rhombifolia is a white, star-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Melanthera rhombifolia is a perennial herb that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny position. Division can be done in late spring or early summer and the divisions should be planted in a well-drained, sandy soil.

Where to Find Melanthera rhombifolia

Melanthera rhombifolia is native to the southeastern United States, from Texas to Florida and north to Virginia.

Melanthera rhombifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Melanthera rhombifolia?

Melanthera rhombifolia

What is the common name of Melanthera rhombifolia?

Rhomboid Melanthera

What is the natural habitat of Melanthera rhombifolia?

It is found in grasslands, woodlands, and scrublands in tropical and subtropical regions

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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-142338: Based on the initial data import
Karl August Otto Hoffmann (1853-1909): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.Hoffm.' in the authors string.
Reinhold Conrad Muschler (1883-1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Muschl.' in the authors string.