Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
scabrum
ID:
1138721

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.J.Bergius

Source:
tro

Year:
1767

Citation Micro:
Descr. Pl. Cap. : 162 (1767)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001138059



Common Names

  • Melasma Scabrum
  • Rough Melasma
  • Rough Melasmas


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Description

Melasma scabrum (also called Scabrous Melasma, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It has small, white flowers and is found in dry, rocky areas. It is drought-tolerant and can tolerate heat.

Uses & Benefits

Melasma scabrum is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and stomach aches. It is also used as a food source and for its ornamental value.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Melasma scabrum var. ovatum (E.Mey. ex Benth.) Hiern
Melasma scabrum var. scabrum

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Melasma scabrum has small white flowers with yellow anthers, and the seeds are small and black. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with serrated edges.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Melasma scabrum is a perennial herb that is native to Africa. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. When propagating from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep moist. When propagating from cuttings, take cuttings from the stem tips and place in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light. It prefers full sun to partial shade.

Where to Find Melasma scabrum

Melasma scabrum can be found in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa.

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

Peter Jonas Bergius (1730-1790): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.J.Bergius' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:805780-1: 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].