Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
fusiformis
ID:
240834

Status:
valid

Authors:
Champ. ex Benth.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1852

Citation Micro:
Hooker's J. Bot. Kew Gard. Misc. 4: 332 (1852)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000240166

Common Names

  • Melodinus fusiformis
  • Fusiformis Melodinus
  • Fusiform Melodinus

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Synonyms

  • Melodinus brachyphyllus Merr. [unknown]
  • Melodinus edulis H.Lév. [unknown]
  • Melodinus esquirolii H.Lév. [unknown]
  • Melodinus flavus H.Lév. [unknown]
  • Melodinus fulvus H.Lév. [unknown]
  • Melodinus hemsleyanus Diels [unknown]
  • Melodinus lanceolatus Merr. [unknown]
  • Melodinus magnificus Tsiang [unknown]
  • Melodinus morsei Tsiang [unknown]
  • Melodinus seguinii H.Lév. [unknown]
  • Melodinus wrightioides Hand.-Mazz. [unknown]
  • Melodinus yunnanensis Tsiang & P.T.Li [unknown]
  • Trachelospermum esquirolii H.Lév. [unknown]

Description

Melodinus fusiformis (also called 'Fusiform 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 fusiformis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in traditional Chinese medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Melodinus fusiformis 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 fusiformis 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 fusiformis

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

Melodinus fusiformis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Melodinus fusiformis?

Melodinus fusiformis

What is the common name of Melodinus fusiformis?

Fusiform Melodinus

What is the natural habitat of Melodinus fusiformis?

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-124209: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
John George Champion (1815-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Champ.' in the authors string.