Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
pedicularioides
ID:
1234373

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Baker) Eb.Fisch.

Source:
tro

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Bull. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat., B, Adansonia 18: 61 (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001233711



Common Names

  • Pseudomelasma pedicularioides
  • False Melasma
  • False Melasma Fern


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Description

Pseudomelasma pedicularioides (also called False Melasma, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to tropical regions of Central and South America. It has small, ovate leaves and grows in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Pseudomelasma pedicularioides is used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating skin diseases, fever, and inflammation. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pseudomelasma pedicularioides is a white or pale pink, funnel-shaped corolla with a yellow throat. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are short and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pseudomelasma pedicularioides is a perennial herb that is native to China. It is best propagated by seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Once the seedlings have emerged, they should be transplanted into individual pots and grown in a sunny location. The plants should be watered regularly and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer every few weeks.

Where to Find Pseudomelasma pedicularioides

Pseudomelasma pedicularioides is native to China and can be found in the provinces of Sichuan, Yunnan, and Guizhou.

Pseudomelasma pedicularioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pseudomelasma pedicularioides?

Pseudomelasma pedicularioides

What is the common name of Pseudomelasma pedicularioides?

False Melasma

What is the natural habitat of Pseudomelasma pedicularioides?

It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia and Australia

Species in the Pseudomelasma genus

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

John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.
Eberhard Fischer (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Eb.Fisch.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:990073-1: 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].