Status:
valid
Authors:
Perkins
Source:
cmp
Year:
1900
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 27: 655 (1900)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000448037
Common Names
- Mollinedia Myriantha
- Myriantha Mollinedia
- Myriantha Mollinedia
Description
Mollinedia myriantha (also called Myrianthous mollinedia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to tropical Africa. It grows up to 2 meters in height and has a rounded crown. It is found in moist forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Mollinedia myriantha is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, malaria, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber for furniture and other wood products.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Mollinedia myriantha has white flowers with yellow centers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small, with dark green leaves and a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Mollinedia myriantha is a perennial shrub that is native to South America. It is easy to propagate from seed, and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and is drought tolerant. It can be propagated by cuttings or layering.
Where to Find Mollinedia myriantha
Mollinedia myriantha can be found in South America.
Mollinedia myriantha FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mollinedia myriantha?
Mollinedia myriantha
What is the common name of Mollinedia myriantha?
Myriantha Mollinedia
What type of plant is Mollinedia myriantha?
A shrub or small tree
Species in the Mollinedia genus
Mollinedia viridiflora,
Mollinedia tomentosa,
Mollinedia costaricensis,
Mollinedia corcovadensis,
Mollinedia hatschbachii,
Mollinedia butleriana,
Mollinedia boracensis,
Mollinedia glaziovii,
Mollinedia eugeniifolia,
Mollinedia ovata,
Mollinedia myriantha,
Mollinedia marliae,
Mollinedia repanda,
Mollinedia longicuspidata,
Mollinedia killipii,
Mollinedia humboldtiana,
Mollinedia maxima,
Mollinedia argyrogyna,
Mollinedia boliviensis,
Mollinedia calodonta,
Mollinedia chrysolaena,
Mollinedia clavigera,
Mollinedia elegans,
Mollinedia engleriana,
Mollinedia floribunda,
Mollinedia fruticulosa,
Mollinedia gilgiana,
Mollinedia glabra,
Mollinedia heteranthera,
Mollinedia howeana,
Mollinedia lamprophylla,
Mollinedia lanceolata,
Mollinedia longifolia,
Mollinedia lowtheriana,
Mollinedia micrantha,
Mollinedia oligantha,
Mollinedia pachysandra,
Mollinedia pfitzeriana,
Mollinedia salicifolia,
Mollinedia schottiana,
Mollinedia steinbachiana,
Mollinedia stenophylla,
Mollinedia triflora,
Mollinedia uleana,
Mollinedia widgrenii,
Mollinedia simulans,
Mollinedia angustata,
Mollinedia pallida,
Mollinedia grazielae,
Mollinedia oaxacana,
Species in the Monimiaceae family
Austromatthaea elegans,
Carnegieodoxa eximia,
Decarydendron helenae,
Decarydendron lamii,
Decarydendron perrieri,
Decarydendron ranomafanense,
Ephippiandra domatiata,
Ephippiandra madagascariensis,
Ephippiandra masoalensis,
Ephippiandra microphylla,
Ephippiandra myrtoidea,
Ephippiandra perrieri,
Ephippiandra tsaratanensis,
Faika villosa,
Grazielanthus arkeocarpus,
Hedycarya alternifolia,
Hedycarya angustifolia,
Hedycarya aragoensis,
Hedycarya arborea,
Hedycarya badaunii,
Hedycarya chrysophylla,
Hedycarya cupulata,
Hedycarya denticulata,
Hedycarya dorstenioides,
Hedycarya engleriana,
Hedycarya erythrocarpa,
Hedycarya loxocarya,
Hedycarya neoebudica,
Hedycarya parvifolia,
Hedycarya perbracteolata,
Hedycarya rivularis,
Hedycarya symplocoides,
Hedycarya baudouinii,
Hemmantia webbii,
Hennecartia omphalandra,
Hortonia floribunda,
Hortonia ovalifolia,
Hortonia angustifolia,
Kairoa suberosa,
Kairoa endressiana,
Kairoa villosa,
Kairoa cromeana,
Kibara royenii,
Kibara roemeri,
Kibara rosselensis,
Kibara shungolensis,
Kibara sleumeri,
Kibara sudestensis,
Kibara warenensis,
Kibara versteeghii,