Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
mellodora
ID:
1274034

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Moore

Source:
tro

Year:
1911

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 40: 147 (1911)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001273372



Common Names

  • Mellodora Strychnos
  • Strychnos
  • Mellodora


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Description

Strychnos mellodora (also called the Mountain Quandong, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub native to Australia. It has a smooth, grey bark and its leaves are glossy green, elliptical in shape and up to 8 cm long. It is found in rainforest and wet sclerophyll forests in the eastern parts of Australia.

Uses & Benefits

Strychnos mellodora is an evergreen shrub with fragrant flowers. It can be used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Strychnos mellodora has small, yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, round and black. Its seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Strychnos mellodora can be propagated from seed or from cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining medium and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and should be planted in a well-draining medium. Once the seedlings or cuttings are established, they should be transplanted to a larger pot or in the ground.

Where to Find Strychnos mellodora

Strychnos mellodora can be found in Central and South America.

Strychnos mellodora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Strychnos mellodora?

Strychnos mellodora

What is the common name of Strychnos mellodora?

Mellow Yellow

What is the natural habitat of Strychnos mellodora?

Tropical rainforests of Australia

Species in the Strychnos genus

Strychnos tomentosa, Strychnos zenkeri, Strychnos vitiensis, Strychnos trichocalyx, Strychnos toxifera, Strychnos torresiana, Strychnos villosa, Strychnos variabilis, Strychnos usambarensis, Strychnos urceolata, Strychnos vanprukii, Strychnos chrysophylla, Strychnos cogens, Strychnos coriacea, Strychnos cocculoides, Strychnos congolana, Strychnos brachiata, Strychnos bredemeyeri, Strychnos brasiliensis, Strychnos cerradoensis, Strychnos brachistantha, Strychnos borneensis, Strychnos camptoneura, Strychnos campicola, Strychnos floribunda, Strychnos flavescens, Strychnos fendleri, Strychnos fallax, Strychnos fulvotomentosa, Strychnos erichsonii, Strychnos gossweileri, Strychnos goiasensis, Strychnos gardneri, Strychnos dalzellii, Strychnos densiflora, Strychnos darienensis, Strychnos dale, Strychnos daclacensis, Strychnos curtisii, Strychnos cuniculina, Strychnos davidsei, Strychnos duckei, Strychnos diaboli, Strychnos dinhensis, Strychnos dolichothyrsa, Strychnos asterantha, Strychnos asperula, Strychnos angolensis, Strychnos andamanensis, Strychnos barteri,

Species in the Loganiaceae family

Antonia ovata, Bonyunia antoniifolia, Bonyunia aquatica, Bonyunia minor, Bonyunia superba, Bonyunia venusta, Bonyunia spectabilis, Bonyunia excelsa, Bonyunia magnifica, Bonyunia nobilis, Bonyunia pulchra, Gardneria angustifolia, Gardneria lanceolata, Gardneria multiflora, Gardneria nutans, Gardneria ovata, Geniostoma angustifolium, Geniostoma antherotrichum, Geniostoma balansanum, Geniostoma biseriale, Geniostoma borbonicum, Geniostoma calcicola, Geniostoma celastrineum, Geniostoma clavatum, Geniostoma cyrtandrae, Geniostoma densiflora, Geniostoma erythrosperma, Geniostoma fagraeoides, Geniostoma gagnae, Geniostoma glaucescens, Geniostoma grandifolium, Geniostoma huttonii, Geniostoma leenhoutsii, Geniostoma macrophyllum, Geniostoma mooreanum, Geniostoma novae-caledoniae, Geniostoma pedunculatum, Geniostoma petiolosum, Geniostoma randianum, Geniostoma rapense, Geniostoma rarotongensis, Geniostoma remyana, Geniostoma rupestre, Geniostoma stipulare, Geniostoma sykesii, Geniostoma trichostylum, Geniostoma umbellatum, Geniostoma vestitum, Geniostoma weinlandii, Geniostoma imbricatum,

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