Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
calycinum
ID:
735342

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hiern) Hemsl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. Afr. 4(2): 362 (1906)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000734675



Common Names

  • Melasma Calycinum
  • Calyx Melasma
  • Calyx False-mallow


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Description

Melasma calycinum (also called 'Calyx Melasma', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with white flowers. It is native to Australia and grows in dry, open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Melasma calycinum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used as a groundcover in dry areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Melasma calycinum has yellow flowers with white stripes. The seed is a small, dark-brown, oval-shaped nut. The seedlings are small, green, and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Melasma calycinum is a tropical plant that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and should be planted in the spring. Propagation is done by dividing the rhizomes or by seed.

Where to Find Melasma calycinum

Melasma calycinum can be found in Southeast Asia.

Melasma calycinum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Melasma calycinum?

Melasma calycinum

What is the common name of Melasma calycinum?

Calyx melasma

Where is Melasma calycinum native to?

India

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

William Hemsley (1843-1924): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hemsl.' in the authors string.
William Philip Hiern (1839-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hiern' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77217335-1: 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].