Status:
valid
Authors:
Blume
Source:
ksu
Year:
1850
Citation Micro:
Mus. Bot. 1: 236 (1850)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000372379
Common Names
- Melanococca Tomentosa
- Hairy Melanococca
- Downy Melanococca
Synonyms
- Otonychium retusum Miq. [unknown]
- Rhus rufa Teijsm. & Binn. [unknown]
- Rhus panaciformis F.Muell. [unknown]
- Rhus engleriana Warb. [unknown]
- Rhus retusa Zoll. ex Teijsm. & Binn. [unknown]
- Toxicodendron retusum Kuntze [unknown]
Description
Melanococca tomentosa (also called 'Tropical Buttonwood', among many other common names) is a small evergreen tree native to the Caribbean, Central America, and northern South America. It has a rounded crown and grows up to 10 meters tall. It prefers wet, tropical climates and is found in coastal areas, mangroves, and lowland rainforests.
Uses & Benefits
Melanococca tomentosa is used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, cough, and asthma. It is also used as a dye for fabrics and as a natural insect repellent.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Melanococca tomentosa has small, yellow-green flowers that are clustered together. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, green and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Melanococca tomentosa is a tropical perennial shrub that can be propagated from stem cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. Prune regularly to encourage new growth and flowering.
Where to Find Melanococca tomentosa
Melanococca tomentosa is native to tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.
Melanococca tomentosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Melanococca tomentosa?
Melanococca tomentosa
What is the common name of Melanococca tomentosa?
Woolly Melanococca
What is the natural habitat of Melanococca tomentosa?
It is found in wet meadows, marshes, and other wet areas
Species in the Melanococca genus
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,