Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ovata
ID:
452662

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Cav.) Spreng.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1826

Citation Micro:
Syst. Veg. 3: 32 (1826)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000451994



Common Names

  • Melhania ovata
  • Ovate Melhania
  • Ovata Melhania


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Synonyms

  • Melhania oblongata Hochst. ex Mast. [unknown]
  • Melochia ovata (Cav.) Desf. [unknown]
  • Pentapetes leprieurii (Guill. & Perr.) Steud. [unknown]
  • Sprengelia modesta Schult. [unknown]
  • Brotera leprieurii Guill. & Perr. [unknown]
  • Brotera ovata Cav. [deprecated]
  • Hibiscus azbenicus Miré & H.Gillet [unknown]
  • Melhania abyssinica A.Rich. [unknown]
  • Melhania leprieurii (Guill. & Perr.) Webb [unknown]

Description

Melhania ovata (also called Ovate 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 ovata is used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, such as fever, diarrhea, and dysentery. It is also used to treat skin conditions and as an aphrodisiac. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Melhania ovata 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Melhania ovata is a perennial herbaceous plant native to India. It can be propagated from seed or division, and prefers a warm, humid environment. It should be grown in partial shade and in well-drained, fertile soil. It is a hardy plant that can tolerate temperatures down to 0°C.

Where to Find Melhania ovata

Melhania ovata is native to India.

Melhania ovata FAQ

What is the common name of Melhania ovata?

Oval Melhania

What is the scientific name of Oval Melhania?

Melhania ovata

What is the natural habitat of Melhania ovata?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2508206: Based on the initial data import
Kurt Polycarp Joachim Sprengel (1766-1833): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spreng.' in the authors string.
Antonio José Cavanilles (1745-1804): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cav.' in the authors string.