Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Species:
mellina
ID:
457934

Status:
valid

Authors:
Halford

Source:
ksu

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
Austrobaileya 4: 555 (1997)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000457266



Common Names

  • Triumfetta mellina
  • Triumfetta mellina
  • Triumfetta mellina


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Description

Triumfetta mellina (also called Chinese Burr, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 1 meter tall. It is native to East Asia and is found in tropical and subtropical forests. It grows in moist, shady places.

Uses & Benefits

Triumfetta mellina is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, cough, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Triumfetta mellina is small and yellow, with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nut. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Triumfetta mellina is a perennial herb that grows in tropical climates. It is propagated by seed and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. The plant prefers moist, well-drained soil and should be watered regularly. Fertilize the plant with a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season.

Where to Find Triumfetta mellina

Triumfetta mellina can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including Africa, Asia, and the Americas.

Triumfetta mellina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Triumfetta mellina?

Triumfetta mellina

What are the common names of Triumfetta mellina?

Honey-scented Burr Marigold, Honey-scented Burr, Honey-scented Burrweed

What is the distribution range of Triumfetta mellina?

It is native to tropical Africa, Madagascar, and the Arabian Peninsula, and is widely naturalized in tropical and subtropical regions around the world

Species in the Triumfetta genus

Triumfetta johnstonii, Triumfetta keniensis, Triumfetta litticola, Triumfetta leptacantha, Triumfetta lepidota, Triumfetta longipedunculata, Triumfetta lappula, Triumfetta kundelungensis, Triumfetta mearnsii, Triumfetta marsupiata, Triumfetta macrocoma, Triumfetta maconochieana, Triumfetta malebarica, Triumfetta kenneallyi, Triumfetta heterocarpa, Triumfetta hapala, Triumfetta heptaphylla, Triumfetta inermis, Triumfetta japonica, Triumfetta jaegeri, Triumfetta incana, Triumfetta hundtii, Triumfetta propinqua, Triumfetta persimilis, Triumfetta pentandra, Triumfetta parviflora, Triumfetta paradoxa, Triumfetta rhodoneura, Triumfetta reflexa, Triumfetta pustulata, Triumfetta prostrata, Triumfetta ramosa, Triumfetta mitchellii, Triumfetta monstrosa, Triumfetta pannosa, Triumfetta micracantha, Triumfetta mellina, Triumfetta orthacantha, Triumfetta oenpelliensis, Triumfetta nigricans, Triumfetta obliqua, Triumfetta nutans, Triumfetta aspera, Triumfetta angolensis, Triumfetta graveolens, Triumfetta arnhemica, Triumfetta aquila, Triumfetta appendiculata, Triumfetta antunesii, Triumfetta antrorsa,

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