Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
microphyllum
ID:
211706

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.f.) Eckl. & Zeyh.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1836

Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. Afric. Austral.: 189 (1836)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000211035

Common Names

  • Melolobium microphyllum
  • Microphyllous Melolobium
  • Microphyllous Velvetbush

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Synonyms

  • Melolobium accedens Burtt Davy [valid]
  • Melolobium burchellii N.E.Br. [valid]
  • Melolobium canescens (E.Mey.) Benth. [valid]
  • Melolobium decumbens (E.Mey.) Benth. [valid]
  • Melolobium microphyllum decumbens (E.Mey.) Harv. [valid]
  • Melolobium glanduliferum Dümmer [unknown]
  • Melolobium mixtum Dümmer [valid]
  • Ononis microphylla L.f. [valid]
  • Sphingium microphyllum (L.f.) E.Mey. [valid]
  • Sphingium canescens E.Mey. [valid]
  • Sphingium decumbens E.Mey. [valid]
  • Dichilus candicans E.Mey. [valid]
  • Dichilus microphyllus (L.f.) E.Mey. [valid]

Description

Melolobium microphyllum (also called small-leaved melolobium, among many other common names) is a small shrub with white flowers and small green leaves. It is native to South Africa and grows in dry grassland and scrubland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Melolobium microphyllum is used as a medicinal plant for treating digestive disorders, as well as for its wood, which is used for making furniture.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Melolobium microphyllum is a white or pinkish-white, five-petalled flower. The seed is a small, black, flattened, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Melolobium microphyllum is a shrub that grows up to 1m in height. It is a fast-growing plant and can be propagated by seeds. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers and can tolerate some drought. It can be propagated by cuttings or division.

Where to Find Melolobium microphyllum

Melolobium microphyllum is native to South Africa and can be found in grassland and rocky areas.

Melolobium microphyllum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Melolobium microphyllum?

Melolobium microphyllum

What is the common name of Melolobium microphyllum?

Small-leaved Melolobium

What is the natural habitat of Melolobium microphyllum?

Dry grassland, scrub, and open woodland

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

Carl Linnaeus the Younger (1741-1783): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.f.' in the authors string.
Karl Ludwig Philipp Zeyher (1799-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zeyh.' in the authors string.
Christian Friedrich Ecklon (1795-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Eckl.' in the authors string.