Melhania magnifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Blatt. & Hallb.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1918
Citation Micro:
J. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc. 26: 228 (1918)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000451980
Common Names
- Melhania magnifolia
- Magnificent Melhania
- Magnifolia Melhania
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Melhania magnifolia (also called Magnificent Melhania, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to New Zealand. It has a dense, upright habit and small, glossy green leaves. It is found in lowland and montane forests, scrubland and coastal areas.
Uses & Benefits
Melhania magnifolia is a popular ornamental plant with fragrant, white flowers. It is often used as a ground cover in gardens and is also used to create living walls. It can also be used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Melhania magnifolia is small and white, with four petals. The seed is a small, black, shiny seed. The seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Melhania magnifolia is an evergreen shrub that is native to tropical Africa. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is usually done by cuttings taken in spring or early summer. It can also be propagated from seed, but it is a slow-growing plant and may take several years to reach maturity.
Where to Find Melhania magnifolia
Melhania magnifolia is native to India.
Melhania magnifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Melhania magnifolia?
Melhania magnifolia
What is the common name of Melhania magnifolia?
Magnifolia Melhania
Where is Melhania magnifolia found?
It is found in India, Nepal, and Pakistan
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
Ethelbert Blatter (1877-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Blatt.' in the authors string.
F. Hallberg (d.1924): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hallb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:824367-1: Based on the initial data import