Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
melastomatifolia
ID:
381680

Status:
valid

Authors:
(K.Schum.) Chew

Source:
ksu

Year:
1969

Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Singapore 24: 365 (1969)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000381012



Common Names

  • Melastomatifolia Nothocnide
  • Melastomatifolia False-heather
  • Melastomatifolia False-heath


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Synonyms

  • Pipturus melastomatifolius K.Schum. [unknown]
  • Pseudopipturus melastomifolius (K.Schum.) Skottsb. [unknown]

Description

Nothocnide melastomatifolia (also called Melastomatifolia umbrella-sedge, among many other common names) is a species of sedge in the Cyperaceae family. It is a perennial grass-like plant with small, thin, grass-like leaves, reaching up to 10 cm tall. It is native to Europe, North Africa, and temperate Asia, and is found in moist meadows and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Nothocnide melastomatifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Nothocnide melastomatifolia is white and tubular with five petals. The seed is a small, black, three-angled nutlet. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nothocnide melastomatifolia is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or division of the root system. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and should be grown in full sun or partial shade. It requires regular watering and is best propagated in the spring or early summer.

Where to Find Nothocnide melastomatifolia

Nothocnide melastomatifolia is native to China, India, Japan, and Southeast Asia.

Nothocnide melastomatifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nothocnide melastomatifolia?

Nothocnide melastomatifolia

What type of soil does Nothocnide melastomatifolia prefer?

Nothocnide melastomatifolia prefers moist, well-drained soil.

What is the natural habitat of Nothocnide melastomatifolia?

Nothocnide melastomatifolia is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world.

Species in the Urticaceae family

Archiboehmeria atrata, Astrothalamus reticulatus, Australina flaccida, Australina pusilla, Australina pusilla, Boehmeria aspera, Boehmeria balslevii, Boehmeria beyeri, Boehmeria brevirostris, Boehmeria bullata, Boehmeria burgeriana, Boehmeria caudata, Boehmeria celtidifolia, Boehmeria clidemioides, Boehmeria conica, Boehmeria cylindrica, Boehmeria densiflora, Boehmeria depauperata, Boehmeria didymogyne, Boehmeria dura, Boehmeria egregia, Boehmeria excelsa, Boehmeria grandis, Boehmeria hamiltoniana, Boehmeria helferi, Boehmeria heterophylla, Boehmeria holosericea, Boehmeria japonica, Boehmeria kiusiana, Boehmeria kurzii, Boehmeria lanceolata, Boehmeria martii, Boehmeria multiflora, Boehmeria nakashimae, Boehmeria nivea, Boehmeria ourantha, Boehmeria pavonii, Boehmeria penduliflora, Boehmeria pilosiuscula, Boehmeria platanifolia, Boehmeria polystachya, Boehmeria radiata, Boehmeria ramiflora, Boehmeria repens, Boehmeria rugosissima, Boehmeria siamensis, Boehmeria sieboldiana, Boehmeria spicigera, Boehmeria splitgerbera, Boehmeria ternifolia,

References

Karl Moritz Schumann (1851-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Schum.' in the authors string.
Wee-Lek Chew (b.1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chew' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:854791-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.