Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
melastomatoides
ID:
90692

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lam.) A.J.Scott

Source:
gcc

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 46(2): 347 (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000090021



Common Names

  • Melastomatoides Psiadia
  • Melastomatoides Psiadia
  • Melastomatoides Psiadia


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Synonyms

  • Conyza melastomatoides Lam. [unknown]
  • Erigeron scaber Pers. [unknown]
  • Pluchea spicata Klatt [unknown]
  • Psiadia scabra Cordem. [unknown]
  • Erigeron jussievi Spreng. [unknown]
  • Fragmosa aspera Raf. [unknown]

Description

Psiadia melastomatoides (also called False Melastome, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to tropical Africa. It has white flowers, dark green leaves, and grows in forests, woodlands, and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Psiadia melastomatoides is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Psiadia melastomatoides is a small, white, daisy-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem with small, round-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Psiadia melastomatoides is a perennial plant that is best propagated by division in the spring. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soils. It can be propagated by seed, but this is not recommended as it can be difficult to get the seeds to germinate.

Where to Find Psiadia melastomatoides

Psiadia melastomatoides is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America, including parts of Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.

Psiadia melastomatoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psiadia melastomatoides?

Psiadia melastomatoides

What are the common names of Psiadia melastomatoides?

African Daisy, African Daisy Bush

What is the natural habitat of Psiadia melastomatoides?

It is native to South Africa and grows in grasslands and open woodlands

Species in the Psiadia genus

Psiadia anchusifolia, Psiadia boivinii, Psiadia lucida, Psiadia hispida, Psiadia nigrescens, Psiadia terebinthina, Psiadia minor, Psiadia tardieuana, Psiadia dracaenifolia, Psiadia vernicosa, Psiadia marojejyensis, Psiadia schweinfurthii, Psiadia penninervia, Psiadia laurifolia, Psiadia serrata, Psiadia altissima, Psiadia arguta, Psiadia rivalsii, Psiadia grandidentata, Psiadia mauritiana, Psiadia tsaratananensis, Psiadia depauperata, Psiadia rodriguesiana, Psiadia ceylanica, Psiadia argentea, Psiadia pseudonigrescens, Psiadia salaziana, Psiadia pollicina, Psiadia punctulata, Psiadia alticola, Psiadia tanala, Psiadia amygdalina, Psiadia pascalii, Psiadia mollissima, Psiadia quartziticola, Psiadia agathaeoides, Psiadia callocephala, Psiadia sericea, Psiadia godotiana, Psiadia vestita, Psiadia cacuminum, Psiadia angustifolia, Psiadia decaryi, Psiadia dentata, Psiadia montana, Psiadia altissima, Psiadia dimorpha, Psiadia insignis, Psiadia viscosa, Psiadia melastomatoides,

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-46316: Based on the initial data import
Jean-Baptiste de Lamarck (1744-1829): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lam.' in the authors string.
Andrew John Scott (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.J.Scott' in the authors string.