Melhania latibracteolata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Dorr
Source:
ksu
Year:
2007
Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. E. Africa , Sterculiac.: 86 (2007)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000507587
Common Names
- Melhania latibracteolata
- Melhania praemorsa
- Pycreus sulcinux
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Melhania latibracteolata (also called Melhania latibracteolata, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Melastomataceae. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in wetland habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Melhania latibracteolata is a flowering plant that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also known for its medicinal properties, such as its ability to treat fever, inflammation, and pain.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Melhania latibracteolata has small, white, bell-shaped flowers. The seeds are small, dark brown, and slightly flattened. The seedlings are small and have a single seed leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Melhania latibracteolata is a small, perennial herbaceous plant that is native to India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. It is an easy-to-grow plant that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers a sunny location with well-drained soil and should be watered regularly. Fertilize the plant every month during the growing season with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Melhania latibracteolata
Melhania latibracteolata is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Melhania latibracteolata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Melhania latibracteolata?
Melhania latibracteolata
What type of plant is Melhania latibracteolata?
It is a shrub
Where is Melhania latibracteolata found?
It is found in Central 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,
References
Laurence J. Dorr (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dorr' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60446662-2: Based on the initial data import