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
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.
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
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,