Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
melioides
ID:
779966

Status:
valid

Authors:
(S.Moore) A.H.Gentry

Source:
iplants

Year:
1976

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 63: 42 (1976)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000779299

Common Names

  • Melioides
  • Pleonotoma Melioides
  • Melioides Vine

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Description

Pleonotoma melioides (also called Melioides Pleonotoma, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that is native to Madagascar. It typically grows to a height of up to 8 m and has a trunk diameter of up to 30 cm. It is found in humid forests, usually in the understory, at elevations of up to 1000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Pleonotoma melioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pleonotoma melioides is yellow, with five petals and five sepals. The seed is small and round, with a brown color. The seedlings are small and thin, with a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pleonotoma melioides is propagated by seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle. The plants should be grown in a sunny location and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Pleonotoma melioides

Pleonotoma melioides can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia.

Pleonotoma melioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pleonotoma melioides?

Pleonotoma melioides

What is the common name of Pleonotoma melioides?

Unknown

What is the natural habitat of Pleonotoma melioides?

Dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands

Species in the Bignoniaceae family

Adenocalymma neoflavidum, Adenocalymma pseudopatulum, Adenocalymma acutissimum, Adenocalymma apparicianum, Adenocalymma apurense, Adenocalymma arthropetiolatum, Adenocalymma bracteatum, Adenocalymma bracteolatum, Adenocalymma bullatum, Adenocalymma calderonii, Adenocalymma chocoense, Adenocalymma coriaceum, Adenocalymma cymbalum, Adenocalymma dichilum, Adenocalymma divaricatum, Adenocalymma dugandii, Adenocalymma dusenii, Adenocalymma flavum, Adenocalymma fruticosum, Adenocalymma gracielzae, Adenocalymma hatschbachii, Adenocalymma heterophyllum, Adenocalymma hirtum, Adenocalymma hypostictum, Adenocalymma impressum, Adenocalymma inundatum, Adenocalymma macrophyllum, Adenocalymma magdalenense, Adenocalymma magnificum, Adenocalymma marginatum, Adenocalymma nervosum, Adenocalymma paulistarum, Adenocalymma prancei, Adenocalymma salmoneum, Adenocalymma saulense, Adenocalymma scabriusculum, Adenocalymma scansile, Adenocalymma sousae, Adenocalymma subincanum, Adenocalymma subsessilifolium, Adenocalymma subspicatum, Adenocalymma tephrinocalyx, Adenocalymma ternatum, Adenocalymma trifoliatum, Adenocalymma ubatubense, Adenocalymma uleanum, Adenocalymma cladotrichum, Adenocalymma reticulatum, Adenocalymma velutinum, Adenocalymma adenophorum,

References

Spencer Le Marchant Moore (1850-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Moore' in the authors string.
Alwyn Howard Gentry (1945-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.H.Gentry' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:202082-2: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].