Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
denhamii
ID:
451662

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Br.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1826

Citation Micro:
Narr. Travels Africa : 232 (1826)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000450994



Common Names

  • Melhania denhamii
  • Denham's Melhania
  • Denham's Melhania Plant


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Synonyms

  • Melhania bracteosa (Guill. & Perr.) Boiss. [unknown]
  • Melhania sidifolia Stocks ex Boiss. [unknown]
  • Melhania reniformis Hochst. & Steud. [unknown]
  • Melhania kotschyi Hochst. [unknown]
  • Pentapetes bracteosa Steud. [unknown]
  • Brotera bracteosa Guill. & Perr. [unknown]
  • Cardiostegia kotschyi C.Presl [unknown]

Description

Melhania denhamii (also called Denham's 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 denhamii 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 denhamii is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Melhania denhamii 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 denhamii

Melhania denhamii is native to tropical Africa and can be found in moist, shady areas, such as near streams and rivers.

Melhania denhamii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Melhania denhamii?

Melhania denhamii

What is the common name of Melhania denhamii?

Denham's Melhania

What is the growth habit of Melhania denhamii?

It is an evergreen shrub with a spreading, upright habit.

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,

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