Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
tenuicaudatus
ID:
240899

Status:
valid

Authors:
Tsiang & P.T.Li

Source:
wcs

Year:
1973

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 11: 353 (1973)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000240231

Common Names

  • Melodinus tenuicaudatus
  • Tenuicaudatus Melodinus
  • Slender-Tailed Melodinus

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Description

Melodinus tenuicaudatus (also called 'Slender-Tailed 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 tenuicaudatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in traditional Chinese medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Melodinus tenuicaudatus is white and star-shaped. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings have a single, long stem with small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Melodinus tenuicaudatus 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 tenuicaudatus

Melodinus tenuicaudatus is found in India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.

Melodinus tenuicaudatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Melodinus tenuicaudatus?

Melodinus tenuicaudatus

What is the common name of Melodinus tenuicaudatus?

Slender-tailed melodinus

What is the natural habitat of Melodinus tenuicaudatus?

Dry grasslands and scrublands

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

Ying Tsiang (1898-1982): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tsiang' in the authors string.
Ping Tao Li (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.T.Li' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:80259-1: Based on the initial data import