Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dentatus
ID:
452501

Status:
valid

Authors:
(R.Br. ex DC.) Molloy & Mabb.

Source:
ksu

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. , n.s., 17: 234 (2000)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000451833



Common Names

  • Melicytus dentatus
  • Toothed Mahoe
  • Toothed Melicytus


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Description

Melicytus dentatus (also called 'toothed melicytus', among many other common names) is a species of plant in the family Violaceae. It is a small to medium-sized shrub with long, narrow leaves and small, white flowers. It is native to New Zealand, where it is found in the North and South Islands. It grows in moist, sheltered areas in open forest, woodland and heath.

Uses & Benefits

Melicytus dentatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional Chinese medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Melicytus dentatus is a small, yellowish-green spike, with the seed being a small, round, greenish-brown nut. The seedlings are small, round, yellowish-green and have a single, long, thin leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Melicytus dentatus is a tropical plant that is best grown in warm, humid climates. It can be propagated by division or by seed. Plant divisions should be planted in a moist, well-drained soil and kept in partial shade. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained soil and kept in partial shade. The seedlings should be kept moist until they are established.

Where to Find Melicytus dentatus

Melicytus dentatus can be found in New Zealand.

Melicytus dentatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Melicytus dentatus?

Melicytus dentatus

What is the natural habitat of Melicytus dentatus?

Melicytus dentatus is found in tropical forests of India, Sri Lanka, and Malaysia.

What is the flower color of Melicytus dentatus?

The flowers of Melicytus dentatus are white in color.

Species in the Violaceae family

Agatea lecointei, Agatea longipedicellata, Agatea macrobotrys, Agatea pancheri, Agatea rufotomentosa, Agatea schlechteri, Agatea veillonii, Agatea violaris, Allexis batangae, Allexis cauliflora, Allexis obanensis, Allexis zygomorpha, Amphirrhox grandifolia, Amphirrhox longifolia, Anchietea exalata, Anchietea frangulifolia, Anchietea peruviana, Anchietea pyrifolia, Anchietea raimondii, Anchietea selloviana, Anchietea suma, Anchietea ferrucciae, Anchietea ballardii, Calyptrion arboreum, Calyptrion carthagenense, Calyptrion pubescens, Calyptrion volubile, Decorsella paradoxa, Fusispermum laxiflorum, Fusispermum minutiflorum, Fusispermum rubrolignosum, Hybanthopsis bahiensis, Hybanthus albus, Hybanthus austrocaledonicus, Hybanthus caledonicus, Hybanthus cymulosus, Hybanthus debilissimus, Hybanthus domingensis, Hybanthus durus, Hybanthus epacroides, Hybanthus galeottii, Hybanthus graminifolius, Hybanthus havanensis, Hybanthus heterosepalus, Hybanthus leptopus, Hybanthus leucanthus, Hybanthus micranthus, Hybanthus mossamedensis, Hybanthus paraguariensis, Hybanthus parviflorus,

References

Robert Brown (1773-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Br.' in the authors string.
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
David Mabberley (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mabb.' in the authors string.
Brian Peter John Molloy (b.1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Molloy' in the authors string.