Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Species:
obtusifolia
ID:
508254

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Willd.) Selvi, Bigazzi, Hilger & Papini

Source:
ksu

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Taxon 55: 915 (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000507586



Common Names

  • Melanortocarya obtusifolia
  • Meiogyne verrucosa
  • Melhania latibracteolata


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Synonyms

  • Lycopsis obtusifolia Willd. [unknown]
  • Nonea obtusifolia DC. [unknown]
  • Nonea lamprocarpa Griseb. [unknown]
  • Anchusa leiosperma Bory [unknown]
  • Anchusa obtusifolia Caruel [unknown]
  • Anchusa rechingeri Riedl [unknown]
  • Echioides obtusifolia Poir. [unknown]

Description

Melanortocarya obtusifolia (also called Melanortocarya obtusifolia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Melastomataceae. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in wetland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Melanortocarya obtusifolia is a flowering plant that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also known for its medicinal properties, such as its ability to treat fever, inflammation, and pain.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Melanortocarya obtusifolia has small, white, bell-shaped flowers. The seeds are small, dark brown, and slightly flattened. The seedlings are small and have a single seed leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Melanortocarya obtusifolia is a small, perennial herbaceous plant that is native to India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. It is an easy-to-grow plant that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers a sunny location with well-drained soil and should be watered regularly. Fertilize the plant every month during the growing season with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Melanortocarya obtusifolia

Melanortocarya obtusifolia is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Melanortocarya obtusifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Melanortocarya obtusifolia?

Melanortocarya obtusifolia

What type of plant is Melanortocarya obtusifolia?

It is a shrub

Where is Melanortocarya obtusifolia found?

It is found in Central America

Species in the Melanortocarya genus

Species in the Boraginaceae family

Actinocarya acaulis, Actinocarya tibetica, Adelocaryum coelestinum, Adelocaryum flexuosum, Adelocaryum malabaricum, Adelocaryum nebulicola, Adelocaryum lambertianum, Aegonychon purpurocaeruleum, Aegonychon zollingeri, Aegonychon purpurea-coeruleum, Aegonychon calabricum, Aegonychon calabrum, Afrotysonia africana, Afrotysonia glochidiata, Afrotysonia pilosicaulis, Alkanna amana, Alkanna angustifolia, Alkanna areolata, Alkanna attilae, Alkanna aucheriana, Alkanna auranitica, Alkanna bracteosa, Alkanna caliensis, Alkanna cappadocica, Alkanna confusa, Alkanna corcyrensis, Alkanna cordifolia, Alkanna dumanii, Alkanna frigida, Alkanna froedinii, Alkanna galilaea, Alkanna graeca, Alkanna haussknechtii, Alkanna hellenica, Alkanna hirsutissima, Alkanna hispida, Alkanna incana, Alkanna intercedens, Alkanna jordanovii, Alkanna kotschyana, Alkanna leiocarpa, Alkanna leptophylla, Alkanna lutea, Alkanna macrophylla, Alkanna macrosiphon, Alkanna maleolens, Alkanna megacarpa, Alkanna methanaea, Alkanna milliana, Alkanna mughlae,

References

Carl Ludwig Willdenow (1765-1812): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Willd.' in the authors string.
Hartmut H. Hilger (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hilger' in the authors string.
Federico Selvi (b.1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Selvi' in the authors string.
Massimo Bigazzi (1953-2006): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bigazzi' in the authors string.
Alessio Papini (b.1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Papini' in the authors string.