Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
coriacea
ID:
451657

Status:
valid

Authors:
Chiov.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1929

Citation Micro:
Fl. Somala 1: 104 (1929)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000450989



Common Names

  • Melhania coriacea
  • Coriaceous Melhania
  • Coriaceous Melhania Plant


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Description

Melhania coriacea (also called Leathery Melhania, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It grows in a variety of habitats including grasslands, shrublands, and forests.

Uses & Benefits

Melhania coriacea is an ornamental plant, and its flowers are often used in bouquets and floral arrangements. It is also known to have medicinal properties, such as being used to treat skin diseases, wounds, and fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Melhania coriacea is yellow, with a diameter of about 1 cm. The seed is small, round and black in color. The seedling is about 5 cm in height, with a single stem and a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Melhania coriacea is an evergreen shrub with a spreading habit. It can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.

Where to Find Melhania coriacea

Melhania coriacea is native to the tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia. It can be found in moist, shady areas, such as near streams and rivers.

Melhania coriacea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Melhania coriacea?

Melhania coriacea

What is the common name of Melhania coriacea?

Leathery Melhania

What is the natural habitat of Melhania coriacea?

It is native to South America

Species in the Melhania genus

Melhania albiflora, Melhania acuminata, Melhania coriacea, Melhania engleriana, Melhania denhamii, Melhania carrissoi, Melhania cannabina, Melhania brachycarpa, Melhania beguinotii, Melhania incana, Melhania futteyporensis, Melhania forbesii, Melhania hiranensis, Melhania velutina, Melhania tomentosa, Melhania stipulosa, Melhania steudneri, Melhania somalensis, Melhania zavattarii, Melhania kelleri, Melhania javanica, Melhania magnifolia, Melhania jaberi, Melhania phillipsiae, Melhania ovata, Melhania quercifolia, Melhania oblongifolia, Melhania muricata, Melhania sidoides, Melhania latibracteolata, Melhania praemorsa, Melhania substricta, Melhania volleseniana, Melhania corchoriflora, Melhania tulearensis, Melhania apiculata, Melhania perrieri, Melhania menafe, Melhania itampoloensis, Melhania mananarensis, Melhania andrahomanensis, Melhania ambovombeensis, Melhania decaryana, Melhania fruticosa, Melhania humbertii, Melhania spathulata, Melhania poissonii, Melhania fiherenanensis, Melhania vohipalensis, Melhania minutissima,

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,