Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
stipulosa
ID:
452621

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.R.I.Wood

Source:
ksu

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 39: 136 (1984)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000451953



Common Names

  • Melhania stipulosa
  • Stipulate Melhania
  • Stipulate White Melhania


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Description

Melhania stipulosa (also called 'Stipulate Melhania', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Africa. It can be found in moist, shady forests and is characterized by its lance-shaped leaves and its white and yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Melhania stipulosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Melhania stipulosa is white and has a yellow center. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Melhania stipulosa 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 stipulosa

Melhania stipulosa is native to India.

Melhania stipulosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Melhania stipulosa?

Melhania stipulosa

What is the common name of Melhania stipulosa?

Stipulosa Melhania

Where is Melhania stipulosa found?

It is found in India, Nepal, and Pakistan

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,