Wenzelia melanesica - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Swingle
Source:
ksu
Year:
1940
Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 21: 9 (1940)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000427054
Common Names
- Wenzelia Melanesica
- Melanesica Valerian
- Melanesica's Valerian
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Wenzelia melanesica (also called Melanesian Wenzelia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Australia. It grows up to 1 m tall and has a hairy stem with lanceolate leaves. It is found in moist meadows, streambanks, and other wet areas.
Uses & Benefits
Wenzelia melanesica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to attract butterflies.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Wenzelia melanesica has small, white flowers with five petals and a central yellow disk. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, thin stems and small, linear leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Wenzelia melanesica is a perennial herb native to Australia. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division or cuttings. Division should be done in the spring or fall. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a potting mix. The cuttings should be kept moist and in a warm, bright location.
Where to Find Wenzelia melanesica
Wenzelia melanesica can be found in dry grasslands, disturbed sites, and open woods in Europe, North Africa, and temperate Asia.
Wenzelia melanesica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Wenzelia melanesica?
Wenzelia melanesica
What is the common name of Wenzelia melanesica?
Melanesian Wenzelia
What is the natural habitat of Wenzelia melanesica?
Wenzelia melanesica is found in wet grasslands, marshes, and swamps in Australia.
Species in the Wenzelia genus
Species in the Rutaceae family
Acmadenia alternifolia, Acmadenia argillophila, Acmadenia baileyensis, Acmadenia bodkinii, Acmadenia burchellii, Acmadenia candida, Acmadenia densifolia, Acmadenia faucitincta, Acmadenia flaccida, Acmadenia fruticosa, Acmadenia gracilis, Acmadenia heterophylla, Acmadenia kiwanensis, Acmadenia latifolia, Acmadenia laxa, Acmadenia macradenia, Acmadenia macropetala, Acmadenia maculata, Acmadenia matroosbergensis, Acmadenia mundiana, Acmadenia nivea, Acmadenia nivenii, Acmadenia obtusata, Acmadenia patentifolia, Acmadenia rourkeana, Acmadenia rupicola, Acmadenia sheilae, Acmadenia tenax, Acmadenia teretifolia, Acmadenia tetracarpellata, Acmadenia tetragona, Acmadenia trigona, Acmadenia tenax, Acmadenia argillophila, Acmadenia macradenia, Acmadenia teretifolia, Acmadenia wittebergensis, Acradenia euodiiformis, Acradenia frankliniae, Acronychia richards-beehleri, Acronychia aberrans, Acronychia acidula, Acronychia acronychioides, Acronychia acuminata, Acronychia arfakensis, Acronychia baeuerlenii, Acronychia brassii, Acronychia carrii, Acronychia cartilaginea, Acronychia chooreechillum,
References
Walter Tennyson Swingle (1871-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Swingle' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:775537-1: Based on the initial data import