Status:
valid
Authors:
Britton
Source:
tro
Year:
1920
Citation Micro:
Mem. Torrey Bot. Club 16: 81 (1920)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001261949
Common Names
- Savanna Melochia
- Melochia savannarum
- Savanna Meloch
Description
Melochia savannarum (also called savanna melochia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Malvaceae. It is native to Mexico. It is an annual herb growing to 10–20 cm tall, with a basal rosette of leaves and an erect stem bearing a few leaves and a few flowers. The flowers are white, with five petals.
Uses & Benefits
Melochia savannarum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known to attract butterflies and bees.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Melochia savannarum has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Melochia savannarum is a fast-growing, low-maintenance shrub that can be propagated from stem cuttings. To propagate, take a stem cutting of at least 6 inches in length and remove the lower leaves. Place the cutting in a moist, well-draining soil mix and keep it in a warm, bright location. Water the cutting sparingly and wait for new growth to appear before watering again. Once the cutting has taken root, it can be transplanted into a larger pot.
Where to Find Melochia savannarum
Melochia savannarum is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world.
Melochia savannarum FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Melochia savannarum?
Melochia savannarum is found in tropical savannas in South America.
What are the characteristics of Melochia savannarum?
Melochia savannarum is a small shrub with bright green, glossy leaves and small white flowers.
How can Melochia savannarum be propagated?
Melochia savannarum can be propagated by seed or cuttings.
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,