Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
phillipsiae
ID:
452659

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baker f.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1898

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 36: 4 (1898)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000451991



Common Names

  • Melhania phillipsiae
  • Phillips' Melhania
  • Phillipsiae Melhania


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Synonyms

  • Melhania grandibracteata (K.Schum.) K.Schum. [unknown]
  • Melhania fiorii Chiov. [unknown]

Description

Melhania phillipsiae (also called Phillips' 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 phillipsiae 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 phillipsiae 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 phillipsiae 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 phillipsiae

Melhania phillipsiae is native to India.

Melhania phillipsiae FAQ

What is the common name of Melhania phillipsiae?

Phillips' Melhania

What is the scientific name of Phillips' Melhania?

Melhania phillipsiae

What is the natural habitat of Melhania phillipsiae?

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