Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
andicola
ID:
451504

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1846

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 10: 374 (1846)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000450836



Common Names

  • Andicola Melosperma
  • Andicola Melosperma
  • Andicola Melosperma


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Description

Melosperma andicola (also called Andicola Melosperma, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Australia. It is characterized by its white daisy-like flowers, its small, round, smooth fruits, and its thin, woody stems. It typically grows in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Melosperma andicola is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Melosperma andicola var. andicola
Melosperma andicola var. angustifolia (Phil.) Rossow

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Melosperma andicola has small, white flowers with five petals and a long tube. The flowers are about 1/2 inch in diameter. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two or three leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Melosperma andicola is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. It can be propagated by seed or division in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Melosperma andicola

Melosperma andicola can be found in moist meadows, streambanks and other wet areas in western North America, from British Columbia to California and east to Montana and Wyoming.

Melosperma andicola FAQ

What is the scientific name of Melosperma andicola?

Melosperma andicola

What is the common name of Melosperma andicola?

Andean Monkeyflower

What is the natural range of Melosperma andicola?

Western North America, from British Columbia to California

Species in the Melosperma genus

Species in the Plantaginaceae family

Acanthorrhinum ramosissimum, Adenosma annamense, Adenosma bracteosum, Adenosma camphoratum, Adenosma cordifolium, Adenosma debilis, Adenosma elsholtzioides, Adenosma glutinosum, Adenosma hirsutum, Adenosma indianum, Adenosma inopinatum, Adenosma javanicum, Adenosma macrophyllum, Adenosma malabaricum, Adenosma microcephalum, Adenosma muelleri, Adenosma nelsonioides, Adenosma papuana, Adenosma punctata, Adenosma retusilobum, Adenosma subrepens, Adenosma ternata, Adenosma thorelii, Agathelpis adunca, Agathelpis brevifolia, Agathelpis mucronata, Albraunia foveopilosa, Albraunia fugax, Albraunia psilosperma, Anamaria heterophylla, Anarrhinum bellidifolium, Anarrhinum corsicum, Anarrhinum duriminium, Anarrhinum forsskaolii, Anarrhinum fruticosum, Anarrhinum intermedium, Anarrhinum laxiflorum, Anarrhinum longipedicellatum, Anarrhinum orientale, Anarrhinum pedatum, Anarrhinum forskaohlii, Ancistrostylis harmandii, Angelonia acuminatissima, Angelonia alternifolia, Angelonia angustifolia, Angelonia arguta, Angelonia biflora, Angelonia bisaccata, Angelonia blanchetii, Angelonia campestris,

References

George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:805790-1: 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].