Melodinus axillaris - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
axillaris
ID:
240791
Status:
valid
Authors:
W.T.Wang
Source:
wcs
Year:
1973
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 11: 349 (1973)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000240123
Common Names
- Axillaris Paperbark
- Axillaris Honey Myrtle
- Axillaris Tea Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Melodinus axillaris (also called 'Axillary 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 axillaris 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 axillaris 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Melodinus axillaris 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 axillaris
Melodinus axillaris can be found in Australia, particularly in the Northern Territory and Queensland.
Melodinus axillaris FAQ
What is the scientific name of Melodinus axillaris?
Melodinus axillaris
What is the common name of Melodinus axillaris?
Axillary Melodinus
What is the natural habitat of Melodinus axillaris?
Tropical rainforests
Species in the Melodinus genus
Melodinus acutiflorus, Melodinus aeneus, Melodinus angustifolius, Melodinus australis, Melodinus axillaris, Melodinus balansae, Melodinus baueri, Melodinus cambodiensis, Melodinus cochinchinensis, Melodinus cumingii, Melodinus densistriatus, Melodinus erianthus, Melodinus forbesii, Melodinus fusiformis, Melodinus glaber, Melodinus honbaensis, Melodinus insularis, Melodinus orientalis, Melodinus philippensis, Melodinus philliraeoides, Melodinus reticulatus, Melodinus scandens, Melodinus tenuicaudatus, Melodinus vitiensis,
Species in the Apocynaceae family
Acokanthera laevigata, Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera oppositifolia, Acokanthera rotundata, Acokanthera schimperi, Adenium boehmianum, Adenium multiflorum, Adenium obesum, Adenium oleifolium, Adenium swazicum, Adenium dhofarense, Aganosma breviloba, Aganosma cymosa, Aganosma gracilis, Aganosma lacei, Aganosma petelotii, Aganosma schlechteriana, Aganosma siamensis, Aganosma wallichii, Aganosma heynei, Alafia alba, Alafia barteri, Alafia benthamii, Alafia berrieri, Alafia calophylla, Alafia caudata, Alafia erythrophthalma, Alafia falcata, Alafia fuscata, Alafia insularis, Alafia intermedia, Alafia landolphioides, Alafia lucida, Alafia microstylis, Alafia multiflora, Alafia nigrescens, Alafia orientalis, Alafia parciflora, Alafia pauciflora, Alafia perrieri, Alafia schumannii, Alafia thouarsii, Alafia vallium, Alafia verschuereni, Alafia whytei, Alafia zambesiaca, Allamanda calcicola, Allamanda angustifolia, Allamanda blanchetii, Allamanda cathartica,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-124170: Based on the initial data import
Wen Tsai Wang (b.1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.T.Wang' in the authors string.