Melientha suavis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
suavis
ID:
449055
Status:
valid
Authors:
Pierre
Source:
wcs
Year:
1888
Citation Micro:
Bull. Mens. Soc. Linn. Paris 1: 762 (1888)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000448387
Common Names
- Melientha Suavis
- Sweet Melientha
- Sweet Water-starwort
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Melientha acuminata Merr. [unknown]
Description
Melientha suavis (also called Sweet Melientha, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with small, dark green leaves and clusters of white flowers. It is native to South Africa and is found in dry grasslands and rocky hillsides.
Uses & Benefits
Melientha suavis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating digestive disorders.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Melientha suavis sub. macrocarpa HiepkoMelientha suavis sub. suavis
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Melientha suavis has small, white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings have round, toothed leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Melientha suavis is a perennial shrub that is native to South Africa. It is an evergreen species that grows in clumps and can reach up to 2.6 m in height. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by division or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a sunny position in well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Melientha suavis
Melientha suavis is native to the eastern United States and can be found in moist woods and meadows.
Melientha suavis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Melientha suavis?
Melientha suavis
What is the common name of Melientha suavis?
Sweet Melientha
What is the native range of Melientha suavis?
South America
Species in the Melientha genus
Species in the Opiliaceae family
Agonandra brasiliensis, Agonandra excelsa, Agonandra fluminensis, Agonandra goldbergiana, Agonandra macrocarpa, Agonandra obtusifolia, Agonandra ovatifolia, Agonandra peruviana, Agonandra racemosa, Agonandra silvatica, Cansjera leptostachya, Cansjera parvifolia, Cansjera rheedei, Champereia manillana, Gjellerupia papuana, Lepionurus sylvestris, Melientha suavis, Opilia campestris, Opilia amentacea, Pentarhopalopilia umbellulata, Pentarhopalopilia marquesii, Pentarhopalopilia madagascariensis, Pentarhopalopilia perrieri, Rhopalopilia pallens, Rhopalopilia altescandens, Rhopalopilia hallei, Urobotrya siamensis, Urobotrya parviflora, Urobotrya longipes, Urobotrya latisquama, Urobotrya floresensis, Urobotrya congolana, Urobotrya sparsiflora,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2502077: Based on the initial data import
Jean Baptiste Louis Pierre (1833-1905): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pierre' in the authors string.