Melanochyla densiflora - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
densiflora
ID:
373323
Status:
valid
Authors:
King
Source:
ksu
Year:
1896
Citation Micro:
J. Asiat. Soc. Bengal, Pt. 2, Nat. Hist. 65: 503 (1896)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000372655
Common Names
- Melanochyla densiflora
- Densiflora Melanochyla
- Melanochyla
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Melanochyla densiflora (also called 'Dense-Flowered Ricegrass', among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It grows in dry, rocky soils and can reach heights of up to 1 meter. It has long, narrow leaves and small, yellowish-green flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Melanochyla densiflora 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 densiflora is a small yellow-green flower with a single petal. The seed is small, oval-shaped, and brown in color. The seedlings are small, with thick, light green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Melanochyla densiflora is a tropical perennial herb that is native to the Philippines. It is propagated by seed or stem cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to 25°F (-4°C). It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Melanochyla densiflora
Melanochyla densiflora is native to the Philippines and can be found in tropical forests.
Melanochyla densiflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Melanochyla densiflora?
Melanochyla densiflora
What type of plant is Melanochyla densiflora?
Tropical shrub
Where is Melanochyla densiflora 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,
References
George King (1840-1909): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'King' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:70027-1: Based on the initial data import