Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
cochinchinensis
ID:
240811

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lour.) Merr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1935

Citation Micro:
Trans. Amer. Philos. Soc. , n.s., 24: 310 (1935)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000240143

Common Names

  • Melodinus Cochinchinensis
  • Cochinchinese Paperbark
  • Cochinchinese-Leaved Paperbark

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Synonyms

  • Lycimnia suaveolens Hance [unknown]
  • Melodinus annamensis Pit. [unknown]
  • Melodinus crassipetalus Kerr [unknown]
  • Melodinus guignardii Pierre [unknown]
  • Melodinus henryi Craib [unknown]
  • Melodinus jumellei Pierre [unknown]
  • Melodinus khasianus Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Melodinus laetus Champ. ex Benth. [unknown]
  • Melodinus locii Lý [unknown]
  • Melodinus minutiflorus Pit. [unknown]
  • Melodinus monogynus Roxb. ex Lindl. [unknown]
  • Melodinus myrtifolius Pit. [unknown]
  • Melodinus oblongus Pierre [unknown]
  • Melodinus silvaticus Pit. [unknown]
  • Melodinus spireanus Pierre [unknown]
  • Melodinus suaveolens Champ. ex Benth. [unknown]
  • Melodinus tonkinensis Pit. [unknown]
  • Melodinus tournieri Pierre [unknown]
  • Nerium piscidium Roxb. [unknown]
  • Oncinus cochinchinensis Lour. [unknown]
  • Wrightia piscidia G.Don [unknown]
  • Echaltium piscidium Wight [unknown]

Description

Melodinus cochinchinensis (also called 'Cochin 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 cochinchinensis 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 cochinchinensis 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 cochinchinensis 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 cochinchinensis

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

Melodinus cochinchinensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Melodinus cochinchinensis?

Melodinus cochinchinensis

What is the common name of Melodinus cochinchinensis?

Cochin-Chinese Melodinus

What is the natural habitat of Melodinus cochinchinensis?

Tropical rainforests

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References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-124189: Based on the initial data import
João de Loureiro (1710-1791): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lour.' in the authors string.
Elmer Drew Merrill (1876-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Merr.' in the authors string.