Description
Melhania oblongifolia (also called Oblongleaf 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 oblongifolia 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 oblongifolia 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.