Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
melanantha
ID:
270333

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Diels) Kamelin & Makhm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Bot. Zhurn. (Moscow & Leningrad) 75: 243 (1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000269665



Common Names

  • Melanantha Phlomoides
  • Black-Flowered Phlomoides
  • Black Flowered Phlomoides


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Synonyms

  • Phlomis melanantha Diels [unknown]
  • Phlomis melanantha angustifolia C.Y.Wu [unknown]
  • Phlomis melanantha pallidior C.Y.Wu [unknown]

Description

Phlomoides melanantha (also called Chinese Phlox, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with small, white flowers. It is native to China and is found in forests and grasslands. It grows to a height of 1-2 m and has oval-shaped leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Phlomoides melanantha has been used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Phlomoides melanantha is a yellow-greenish color and has a bell-shaped corolla. The seed is a small, round, dark brown nutlet. The seedling is a small, dark green plant with a single stem and small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Phlomoides melanantha: This plant is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a sandy, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Phlomoides melanantha

Phlomoides melanantha can be found in the Himalayas, from Kashmir to Bhutan, at altitudes of 2,000–4,000 m.

Phlomoides melanantha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phlomoides melanantha?

Phlomoides melanantha

What type of plant is Phlomoides melanantha?

It is a perennial herbaceous plant.

Where is Phlomoides melanantha found?

It is found in China, Japan, and Korea.

Species in the Phlomoides genus

Phlomoides adenantha, Phlomoides admirabilis, Phlomoides agraria, Phlomoides ajdarovae, Phlomoides alaica, Phlomoides alberti, Phlomoides alpina, Phlomoides ambigua, Phlomoides andersii, Phlomoides arctifolia, Phlomoides ariana, Phlomoides atropurpurea, Phlomoides azerbaijanica, Phlomoides baburii, Phlomoides baissunensis, Phlomoides baldschuanica, Phlomoides bamianica, Phlomoides beckeri, Phlomoides betonicoides, Phlomoides boissieriana, Phlomoides botschantzevii, Phlomoides brachystegia, Phlomoides bracteosa, Phlomoides breviflora, Phlomoides burmanica, Phlomoides canescens, Phlomoides chinghoensis, Phlomoides codonocalyx, Phlomoides congesta, Phlomoides cordifolia, Phlomoides czuiliensis, Phlomoides dentosa, Phlomoides ebracteolata, Phlomoides eriocalyx, Phlomoides ferganensis, Phlomoides fetisowii, Phlomoides fimbriata, Phlomoides forrestii, Phlomoides franchetiana, Phlomoides freitagii, Phlomoides fulgens, Phlomoides glabra, Phlomoides gymnocalyx, Phlomoides gymnoclada, Phlomoides gypsacea, Phlomoides hajastanica, Phlomoides hissarica, Phlomoides hybrida, Phlomoides hyoscyamoides, Phlomoides iliensis,

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-152578: Based on the initial data import
Ludwig Diels (1874-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Diels' in the authors string.
Rudolf Kamelin (1938-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kamelin' in the authors string.
A.M. Makhmedov (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Makhm.' in the authors string.