Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
melantha
ID:
577924

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mart. ex K.Schum.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1886

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. (Martius) 12(3): 98. 1886 [1 Mar 1886]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000577256



Common Names

  • Byttneria Melantha
  • Melantha Byttneria
  • Melantha's Byttneria


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Description

Byttneria melantha (also called Melantha Byttneria, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the acerola family, Malpighiaceae. It is native to Central America and South America, where it is found in a variety of habitats, including dry and moist forests, scrublands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Byttneria melantha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a natural dye for fabrics and as an ingredient in traditional medicines.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Byttneria melantha has small, yellow flowers with a sweet scent. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with a single leaf emerging from the soil.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Byttneria melantha is a tropical shrub native to Central and South America. It is an easy-to-grow species that requires warm temperatures and high humidity. It can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. When propagating by cuttings, the cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and placed in a sterile medium. When propagating by seed, the seeds should be sown on a sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Byttneria melantha

Byttneria melantha is native to Central and South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical climates.

Byttneria melantha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Byttneria melantha?

Byttneria melantha

What is the common name of Byttneria melantha?

Melantha Byttneria

What is the natural habitat of Byttneria melantha?

Dry forests in Central America

Species in the Malvaceae family

Abelmoschus angulosus, Abelmoschus caillei, Abelmoschus crinitus, Abelmoschus esculentus, Abelmoschus ficulneus, Abelmoschus hostilis, Abelmoschus magnificus, Abelmoschus manihot, Abelmoschus moschatus, Abelmoschus muliensis, Abelmoschus sagittifolius, Abelmoschus enbeepeegearensis, Abroma augustum, Abutilon abutiloides, Abutilon affine, Abutilon alii, Abutilon amplum, Abutilon andrewsianum, Abutilon andrieuxii, Abutilon anglosomaliae, Abutilon angulatum, Abutilon anodoides, Abutilon appendiculatum, Abutilon arenarium, Abutilon arequipense, Abutilon auritum, Abutilon austroafricanum, Abutilon badium, Abutilon balansae, Abutilon bastardioides, Abutilon benedictum, Abutilon berlandieri, Abutilon bidentatum, Abutilon bracteosum, Abutilon buchii, Abutilon burandtii, Abutilon bussei, Abutilon californicum, Abutilon calliphyllum, Abutilon carinatum, Abutilon coahuilae, Abutilon commutatum, Abutilon cryptopetalum, Abutilon cuspidatum, Abutilon densiflorum, Abutilon dinteri, Abutilon dispermum, Abutilon divaricatum, Abutilon dugesii, Abutilon durandoi,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2688602: Based on the initial data import
Carl Friedrich Philipp von Martius (1794-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mart.' in the authors string.
Karl Moritz Schumann (1851-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Schum.' in the authors string.