Description
Melhania angustifolia (also called Narrow-leaved Melhania, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Africa, the Middle East, and the Indian Subcontinent. It typically grows in dry, sandy and stony soils, and is found in grasslands, scrublands, and wastelands.
Uses & Benefits
Melhania angustifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headaches, and digestive problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Melhania angustifolia has small, white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have narrow, light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Melhania angustifolia can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in a sunny spot. Division can be done in early spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into small clumps and replanted in a well-drained, sandy soil in a sunny spot.
Where to Find Melhania angustifolia
Melhania angustifolia can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.