Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
melissifolia
ID:
452827

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1841

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. (Hooker) 4: 129 (1841)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000452159



Common Names

  • Melochia melissifolia
  • Honey Melochia
  • Honey False Cotton


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Synonyms

  • Melochia concinna Miq. [unknown]
  • Riedlea concinna (Miq.) Walp. [unknown]
  • Melochia melissifolia microphylla K.Schum. [unknown]
  • Melochia crinita R.Br. ex Hiern [unknown]
  • Melochia melissifolia brachyphylla K.Schum. [unknown]
  • Melochia melissifolia bracteosa (F.Hoffm.) K.Schum. [unknown]
  • Melochia melissifolia welwitschii (Hiern) K.Schum. [unknown]
  • Riedlea sparsiflora Klotzsch ex Walp. [unknown]

Description

Melochia melissifolia (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 melissifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal herb for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, and skin diseases.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Melochia melissifolia var. mollis K.Schum.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Melochia melissifolia has white flowers with yellow centres, small, round, black seeds and seedlings with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Melochia melissifolia is a rhizomatous perennial that is propagated by division of the rhizomes. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in partial shade and is best grown in a greenhouse or in a sheltered spot outdoors. It can be propagated by seed, but the seedlings may not come true to type.

Where to Find Melochia melissifolia

Melochia melissifolia 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 melissifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Melochia melissifolia?

Melochia melissifolia

What is the common name of Melochia melissifolia?

Honey-leaved Melochia

What is the natural habitat of Melochia melissifolia?

It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of India, China, Southeast Asia, and Australia.

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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