Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
incana
ID:
452608

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.Heyne ex Wight & Arn.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1834

Citation Micro:
Prodr. Fl. Ind. Orient. : 68 (1834)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000451940



Common Names

  • Melhania incana
  • White Melhania
  • White-flowered Melhania


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Synonyms

  • Melhania sidaeflora Span. [unknown]

Description

Melhania incana (also called 'Hoary Melhania', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Africa. It can be found in moist, shady forests and is characterized by its lance-shaped leaves and its white and yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Melhania incana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and stomach problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Melhania incana is white and has a yellow center. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Melhania incana is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central and South America. It is grown from seed and can be propagated by division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils. It is tolerant of drought and heat and can be grown in USDA zones 9-11.

Where to Find Melhania incana

Melhania incana can be found in tropical Africa, from Senegal to Ethiopia and south to Angola.

Melhania incana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Melhania incana?

Melhania incana

What is the common name of Melhania incana?

Hoary Melhania

What is the natural habitat of Melhania incana?

It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of India, China, Southeast Asia, and Australia.

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,

References

George Arnott Walker-Arnott (1799-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arn.' in the authors string.
Robert Wight (1796-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wight' in the authors string.
Benjamin Heyne (1770-1819): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Heyne' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:162599-3: Based on the initial data import