Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
forbesii
ID:
240832

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fawc.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1885

Citation Micro:
Nat. Wand. 1885

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000240164

Common Names

  • Melodinus forbesii
  • Forbesii Melodinus
  • Forbes' Melodinus

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Synonyms

  • Melodinus landolphioides K.Schum. & Lauterb. [unknown]
  • Neowollastonia tabernaemontanoides Wernham ex Ridl. [unknown]
  • Melodinus monogynus minor Hallier f. [unknown]

Description

Melodinus forbesii (also called 'Forbes' Melodinus', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Apocynaceae. It is a woody climber 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 forbesii 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 forbesii 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 forbesii is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 8 m in height. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in tropical and subtropical climates. It is easy to propagate from cuttings and can be grown in a variety of soils. It prefers full sun and regular watering. It can be pruned to maintain its shape and size.

Where to Find Melodinus forbesii

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

Melodinus forbesii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Melodinus forbesii?

Melodinus forbesii

What is the common name of Melodinus forbesii?

Forbes' Melodinus

What is the natural habitat of Melodinus forbesii?

Tropical rainforests

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