Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
orientalis
ID:
139803

Status:
valid

Authors:
Spreng. ex DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1836

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 5: 483 (1836)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000139132

Common Names

  • Oriental Melanthera
  • Melanthera Orientalis
  • Oriental Melanthera Grass

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Description

Melanthera orientalis (also called Oriental Melanthera, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical Africa and Asia. It has a creeping habit and its leaves are lanceolate with entire margins. It grows in open woodlands and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Melanthera orientalis is used as an ornamental plant and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Melanthera orientalis has small, yellow flowers with five petals and five sepals. Its seeds are small, black and round. Its seedlings are small, green and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Melanthera orientalis is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 2 m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done from cuttings taken in spring or summer. The cuttings should be taken from the tips of the branches and placed in a moist, well-draining medium. Rooting hormone can be used to help promote root growth.

Where to Find Melanthera orientalis

Melanthera orientalis is native to East Asia and can be found in moist, shady areas.

Melanthera orientalis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Melanthera orientalis?

Melanthera orientalis

What type of plant is Melanthera orientalis?

Perennial herb

Where is Melanthera orientalis found?

South America

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,

References

Kurt Polycarp Joachim Sprengel (1766-1833): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spreng.' in the authors string.
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:232226-1: Based on the initial data import