Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
graminifolia
ID:
452815

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.St.-Hil.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1825

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. Merid. 1: 160 (1825)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000452147



Common Names

  • Melochia graminifolia
  • Graminifolia Melochia
  • Graminifolia's Melochia


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Synonyms

  • Visenia graminifolia (A.St.-Hil.) Spreng. [unknown]
  • Riedlea graminifolia (A.St.-Hil.) Steud. [unknown]

Description

Melochia graminifolia (also called 'Krachaidam', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Himalayan region, growing in moist, shady forests and grasslands. It has a rhizome with long, thin, creeping stems, and lance-shaped leaves. The flowers are small, white, and fragrant.

Uses & Benefits

Melochia graminifolia 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 Melochia graminifolia is yellow, with a tubular corolla and a four-lobed calyx. The seed is a small, black, oblong nutlet. The seedlings are small, with a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Melochia graminifolia is a rhizomatous perennial that can be grown from seed or division. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. Propagation is by division of the rhizomes in spring.

Where to Find Melochia graminifolia

Melochia graminifolia is native to tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and the Pacific Islands. It can be found in moist, shaded areas such as rainforests and can be purchased from online nurseries.

Melochia graminifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Melochia graminifolia?

Melochia graminifolia

What is the common name of Melochia graminifolia?

None

What is the natural habitat of Melochia graminifolia?

Tropical forests of Thailand, Laos, and Vietnam

Species in the Melochia genus

Melochia villosa, Melochia manducata, Melochia makateaensis, Melochia lupulina, Melochia longidentata, Melochia kerriifolia, Melochia hermannioides, Melochia hassleriana, Melochia graminifolia, Melochia nudiflora, Melochia nodiflora, Melochia mollipila, Melochia melissifolia, Melochia mollis, Melochia caracasana, Melochia arenosa, Melochia bissei, Melochia crenata, Melochia corchorifolia, Melochia urticifolia, Melochia ulmifolia, Melochia pyramidata, Melochia pulverulenta, Melochia pterocarpa, Melochia pilosa, Melochia parvifolia, Melochia parhamii, Melochia tomentosa, Melochia sergipana, Melochia trujilloi, Melochia longebracteolata, Melochia betsiliensis, Melochia anomala, Melochia argentina, Melochia betonicifolia, Melochia chamaedrys, Melochia illicioides, Melochia lanata, Melochia lanceolata, Melochia simplex, Melochia splendens, Melochia tomentella, Melochia leucantha, Melochia peruviana, Melochia bernoulliana, Melochia goldbergii, Melochia morongii, Melochia thymifolia, Melochia speciosa, Melochia canescens,

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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