Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
erianthus
ID:
240827

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pit.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1933

Citation Micro:
Fl. Indo-Chine 3: 1109 (1933)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000240159

Common Names

  • Melodinus erianthus
  • Erianthus Melodinus
  • Climbing Ylang-Ylang

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Description

Melasanthus triphyllus (also called 'Three-Leaved Melasanthus', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is a woody shrub with opposite leaves and white flowers. It is native to China, India, and Southeast Asia. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Melodinus erianthus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Melodinus erianthus 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 erianthus 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 erianthus

Melodinus erianthus is native to Southeast Asia. It can be found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Melodinus erianthus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Melodinus erianthus?

Melodinus erianthus

What is the common name of Melodinus erianthus?

Woolly-flowered Melodinus

What is the natural habitat of Melodinus erianthus?

Tropical rainforests

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