Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
parviflora
ID:
1141811

Status:
valid

Authors:
Chiov.

Source:
tro

Year:
1932

Citation Micro:
Fl. Somala 2: 31 (1932)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001141149



Common Names

  • Melhania parviflora
  • Parviflora Melhania
  • Parviflora


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Description

Melhania parviflora (also called small-flowered melhania, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 meters in height. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in moist, lowland forests. It has a straight stem and a dense, rounded crown with small, leathery leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Melhania parviflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties as it is known to have anti-inflammatory and antifungal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Melhania parviflora has white flowers, and its seeds are small, black and oval. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Melhania parviflora is a fast-growing, deciduous shrub that can reach heights of up to 10 feet. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in a warm, moist environment. The seedlings should be transplanted when they reach a height of 8-10 inches.

Where to Find Melhania parviflora

Melhania parviflora is native to Central and South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical rainforests.

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,

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