Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
australis
ID:
240788

Status:
valid

Authors:
(F.Muell.) Pierre

Source:
wcs

Year:
1898

Citation Micro:
Bull. Mens. Soc. Linn. Paris , n.s., 1: 103 (1898)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000240120

Common Names

  • Australis Paperbark
  • Australis Honey Myrtle
  • Australis Tea Tree

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Synonyms

  • Melodinus chilocarpoides F.Muell. [unknown]
  • Melodinus gracilis (Markgr.) Markgr. [unknown]
  • Melodinus grandiflorus (Markgr.) Markgr. [unknown]
  • Melodinus novoguineensis (Wernham) Pichon [unknown]
  • Pseudowillughbeia gracilis Markgr. [unknown]
  • Willughbeia novoguineensis Wernham [unknown]
  • Cylindropsis novoguineensis (Wernham) S.Moore ex Markgr. [unknown]
  • Chilocarpus australis F.Muell. [unknown]
  • Clitandropsis crassifolia Kaneh. & Hatus. [unknown]
  • Clitandropsis grandiflora Markgr. [unknown]
  • Clitandropsis novoguineensis S.Moore ex Markgr. [unknown]
  • Clitandropsis papuana S.Moore [unknown]
  • Pseudo-willughbeia gracilis Markgr. [unknown]

Description

Melodinus australis (also called 'Southern Melodinus', among many other common names) is a small shrub that grows up to 1.5 meters in height. It is native to Southeast Asia, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests. It has alternate, ovate leaves and small white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Melodinus australis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used medicinally to treat fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Melodinus australis are small, white, and star-shaped. The seeds are small, black, and ovoid. The seedlings are slender and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Melodinus australis is a tropical evergreen shrub that is native to Southeast Asia. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. It prefers full sun to partial shade and regular watering.

Where to Find Melodinus australis

Melodinus australis can be found in Australia, particularly in the Northern Territory and Queensland.

Melodinus australis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Melodinus australis?

Melodinus australis

What is the common name of Melodinus australis?

Southern Melodinus

What is the natural habitat of Melodinus australis?

Tropical rainforests

Species in the Apocynaceae family

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References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-124168: Based on the initial data import
Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.
Jean Baptiste Louis Pierre (1833-1905): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pierre' in the authors string.