Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
muricata
ID:
452668

Status:
valid

Authors:
Balf.f.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1882

Citation Micro:
Proc. Roy. Soc. Edinburgh 11: 503 (1882)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000452000



Common Names

  • Melhania muricata
  • Muricate Melhania
  • Muricata Melhania


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Synonyms

  • Melhania parvifolia Chiov. [unknown]

Description

Melhania muricata (also called Prickly Melhania, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with a woody base, native to tropical Africa and Asia. It grows in a variety of habitats, from grasslands to forests.

Uses & Benefits

Melhania muricata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal herb for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Melhania muricata is a small, white, star-shaped structure. The seed is a small, round, hard, black nut. The seedlings are small, with a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Melhania muricata is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is drought tolerant and can be pruned to maintain its shape.

Where to Find Melhania muricata

Melhania muricata is native to India.

Melhania muricata FAQ

What is the common name of Melhania muricata?

Rugose Melhania

What is the scientific name of Rugose Melhania?

Melhania muricata

What is the natural habitat of Melhania muricata?

Tropical rainforest

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,