Status:
valid
Authors:
Hutch. & Dalziel
Source:
gcc
Year:
1931
Citation Micro:
953+ed. 1+ 2: 146 1931
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000012640
Common Names
- Melanthera elliptica
- Coralberry
- Coral Creeper
Description
Melanthera elliptica (also called Elliptic Melanthera, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Caribbean. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and other open habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Melanthera elliptica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a food source for livestock and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Melanthera elliptica has yellow flowers, small seeds and seedlings with elliptical-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Melanthera elliptica is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 5-10.
Where to Find Melanthera elliptica
Melanthera elliptica is native to India and can be found in dry, sandy soils.
Melanthera elliptica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Melanthera elliptica?
Melanthera elliptica
What is the common name of Melanthera elliptica?
Elliptic Melanthera
What is the natural habitat of Melanthera elliptica?
Grassland and scrubland
Species in the Melanthera genus
Melanthera felicis,
Melanthera elliptica,
Melanthera angustifolia,
Melanthera nivea,
Melanthera rhombifolia,
Melanthera lifuana,
Melanthera parvifolia,
Melanthera elliptica,
Melanthera robinsonii,
Melanthera richardsiae,
Melanthera latifolia,
Melanthera orientalis,
Melanthera robusta,
Species in the Asteraceae family
Aaronsohnia pubescens,
Aaronsohnia factorovskyi,
Abrotanella filiformis,
Abrotanella rostrata,
Abrotanella linearis,
Abrotanella trilobata,
Abrotanella muscosa,
Abrotanella inconspicua,
Abrotanella trichoachaenia,
Abrotanella caespitosa,
Abrotanella nivigena,
Abrotanella pusilla,
Abrotanella linearifolia,
Abrotanella papuana,
Abrotanella rosulata,
Abrotanella emarginata,
Abrotanella fertilis,
Abrotanella spathulata,
Abrotanella purpurea,
Abrotanella patearoa,
Abrotanella submarginata,
Abrotanella diemii,
Abrotanella scapigera,
Abrotanella forsterioides,
Acamptopappus shockleyi,
Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus,
Acanthocephalus benthamianus,
Acanthocephalus amplexifolius,
Acanthocladium dockeri,
Acanthodesmos distichus,
Acanthodesmos gibarensis,
Acanthospermum humile,
Acanthospermum consobrinum,
Acanthospermum glabratum,
Acanthospermum microcarpum,
Acanthospermum hispidum,
Acanthospermum australe,
Acanthospermum lecocarpoides,
Acanthostyles buniifolius,
Acanthostyles saucechicoensis,
Achillea buiana,
Achillea conrathii,
Achillea cucullata,
Achillea styriaca,
Achillea clavennae,
Achillea cappadocica,
Achillea huber-morathii,
Achillea ptarmicoides,
Achillea sieheana,
Achillea barrelieri,