Status:
valid
Authors:
Hook.f.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1876
Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 2: 39 (1876)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000372645
Common Names
- Melanochyla angustifolia
- Narrow-leaved Melanochyla
- Narrow-leaved Mallow
Description
Melanochyla angustifolia (also called 'Narrow-Leaved Melanochyla', among many other common names) is a perennial shrub that is native to South America. It grows in moist, well-drained soils and can be found in forests, woodlands, and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Melanochyla angustifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Melanochyla angustifolia is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, rounded seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, long, pointed leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Melanochyla angustifolia can be propagated through seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Melanochyla angustifolia
Melanochyla angustifolia is native to the Philippines and can be found in tropical forests.
Melanochyla angustifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Melanochyla angustifolia?
Melanochyla angustifolia
What type of plant is Melanochyla angustifolia?
Tropical shrub
Where is Melanochyla angustifolia found?
Southeast Asia
Species in the Melanochyla genus
Melanochyla scalarinervis,
Melanochyla kunstleri,
Melanochyla longipetiolata,
Melanochyla minutiflora,
Melanochyla montana,
Melanochyla semecarpoides,
Melanochyla tomentosa,
Melanochyla woodiana,
Melanochyla nitida,
Melanochyla fasciculiflora,
Melanochyla fulvinervia,
Melanochyla bracteata,
Melanochyla angustifolia,
Melanochyla auriculata,
Melanochyla axillaris,
Melanochyla borneensis,
Melanochyla bullata,
Melanochyla caesia,
Melanochyla castaneifolia,
Melanochyla condensata,
Melanochyla densiflora,
Melanochyla elmeri,
Melanochyla beccariana,
Species in the Anacardiaceae family
Abrahamia buxifolia,
Abrahamia thouvenotii,
Abrahamia littoralis,
Abrahamia latifolia,
Abrahamia minutifolia,
Abrahamia ditimena,
Abrahamia betamponensis,
Abrahamia capuronii,
Abrahamia delphinensis,
Abrahamia ellipticarpa,
Abrahamia elongata,
Abrahamia itromoensis,
Abrahamia turkii,
Abrahamia deflexa,
Abrahamia grandidieri,
Abrahamia humbertii,
Abrahamia ibityensis,
Abrahamia lecomtei,
Abrahamia lenticellata,
Abrahamia lokobensis,
Abrahamia longipetiolata,
Abrahamia louvelii,
Abrahamia nitida,
Abrahamia oblongifolia,
Abrahamia pauciflora,
Abrahamia phillipsonii,
Abrahamia sambiranensis,
Abrahamia sericea,
Abrahamia suarezensis,
Abrahamia viguieri,
Abrahamia revoluta,
Abrahamia antongilensis,
Abrahamia darainensis,
Abrahamia patrickii,
Actinocheita filicina,
Allospondias lakonensis,
Allospondias laxiflora,
Amphipterygium simplicifolium,
Amphipterygium adstringens,
Amphipterygium amplifolium,
Amphipterygium glaucum,
Amphipterygium molle,
Anacardium amapaense,
Anacardium amilcarianum,
Anacardium brasiliense,
Anacardium caracolii,
Anacardium corymbosum,
Anacardium curatellifolium,
Anacardium excelsum,
Anacardium fruticosum,