Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
brevipedicellatum
ID:
451549

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lisowski & Mielcarek

Source:
ksu

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
Fragm. Florist. Geobot. 29: 215 (1983 publ. 1985)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000450881



Common Names

  • Melasma brevipedicellatum
  • Short-pedicel Melasma
  • Melasma brevipedicellata


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Description

Melasma brevipedicellatum (also called Short-pediceled Melasma, among many other common names) is an annual or perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It is characterized by its daisy-like flowers with white petals and yellow centers, and its thin, hairy stems. It typically grows in grasslands, woodlands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Melasma brevipedicellatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Melasma brevipedicellatum is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, oval-shaped seedlings with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Melasma brevipedicellatum is a perennial herb that is native to South Africa. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division of the clumps. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Melasma brevipedicellatum

Melasma brevipedicellatum can be found in South Africa, in the Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, and Limpopo provinces.

Melasma brevipedicellatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Melasma brevipedicellatum?

Melasma brevipedicellatum

What are the common names of Melasma brevipedicellatum?

Short-pedicled Morning Glory, Short-pedicled Morning-glory

What is the growth habit of Melasma brevipedicellatum?

It is a sprawling, mat-forming, evergreen perennial

Species in the Orobanchaceae family

Aeginetia indica, Aeginetia mirabilis, Aeginetia mpomii, Aeginetia selebica, Aeginetia sessilis, Aeginetia sinensis, Aeginetia flava, Aeginetia acaulis, Agalinis angustifolia, Agalinis aphylla, Agalinis aspera, Agalinis auriculata, Agalinis bandeirensis, Agalinis bangii, Agalinis brachyphylla, Agalinis calycina, Agalinis chaparensis, Agalinis communis, Agalinis decemloba, Agalinis densiflora, Agalinis digitalis, Agalinis divaricata, Agalinis edwardsiana, Agalinis fasciculata, Agalinis fiebrigii, Agalinis filicaulis, Agalinis filifolia, Agalinis gattingeri, Agalinis genistifolia, Agalinis gypsophila, Agalinis heterophylla, Agalinis homalantha, Agalinis humilis, Agalinis itambensis, Agalinis kingsii, Agalinis lanceolata, Agalinis laxa, Agalinis linarioides, Agalinis linifolia, Agalinis maritima, Agalinis megalantha, Agalinis meyeniana, Agalinis nana, Agalinis navasotensis, Agalinis neoscotica, Agalinis obtusifolia, Agalinis oligophylla, Agalinis peduncularis, Agalinis pennellii, Agalinis plukenetii,

References

Stanisław Lisowski (1924-2002): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lisowski' in the authors string.
R. Mielcarek: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mielcarek' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:928847-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].