Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
flava
ID:
240686

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1830

Citation Micro:
Pl. Asiat. Rar. 1: 65 (1830)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000240018



Common Names

  • Flava Paperbark
  • Flava Honey Myrtle
  • Flava Tea Tree


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Description

Melissa flava (also called 'Yellow Melissa', among many other common names) is a small shrub that grows up to 1.5 meters in height. It is native to Southeast Asia, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests. It has alternate, ovate leaves and small yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Melissa flava is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used medicinally to treat fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Melissa flava is yellow and has five petals. The seed is small and round. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Melissa flava is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 6 feet in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by cuttings or layering. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or early summer and should be 6-8 inches long. Layering is done by bending a branch to the ground and burying it in soil. The branch should be left in place until roots have developed, which can take up to a year.

Where to Find Melissa flava

Melissa flava can be found in Australia, particularly in the Northern Territory and Queensland.

Melissa flava FAQ

What is the scientific name of Melissa flava?

Melissa flava

What is the common name of Melissa flava?

Yellow melissa

What is the natural habitat of Melissa flava?

Dry grasslands and scrublands

Species in the Lamiaceae family

Acanthomintha duttonii, Acanthomintha ilicifolia, Acanthomintha lanceolata, Acanthomintha obovata, Acanthoprasium frutescens, Acanthoprasium integrifolium, Achyrospermum aethiopicum, Achyrospermum africanum, Achyrospermum axillare, Achyrospermum carvalhoi, Achyrospermum ciliatum, Achyrospermum cryptanthum, Achyrospermum dasytrichum, Achyrospermum densiflorum, Achyrospermum erythobotrys, Achyrospermum fruticosum, Achyrospermum laterale, Achyrospermum micranthum, Achyrospermum mildbraedii, Achyrospermum oblongifolium, Achyrospermum parviflorum, Achyrospermum purpureum, Achyrospermum schimperi, Achyrospermum schlechteri, Achyrospermum seychellarum, Achyrospermum tisserantii, Achyrospermum urens, Achyrospermum wallichianum, Achyrospermum scandens, Acinos alpinus, Acrotome angustifolia, Acrotome fleckii, Acrotome hispida, Acrotome inflata, Acrotome mozambiquensis, Acrotome pallescens, Acrotome tenuis, Acrotome thorncroftii, Acrymia ajugiflora, Aegiphila aracaensis, Aegiphila hystricina, Aegiphila aculeifera, Aegiphila alba, Aegiphila anomala, Aegiphila arcta, Aegiphila australis, Aegiphila bogotensis, Aegiphila boliviana, Aegiphila brachiata, Aegiphila bracteolosa,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-124072: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.