Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Geraniales
Species:
pectinatus
ID:
1084469

Status:
valid

Authors:
Harv.

Source:
tro

Year:
1860

Citation Micro:
Fl. Cap. 1(Add.): 21* (1860)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001083807

Common Names

  • Melianthus pectinatus
  • Pectinatus Melianthus
  • Pectinatus Melianthus Tree

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Description

Melianthus pectinatus (also called Pectinate Melianthus, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to South Africa. It has a rounded crown and a smooth, grey bark. Its leaves are pinnate, alternate, and lanceolate. It prefers tropical and subtropical climates and grows in dry savannas and along rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Melianthus pectinatus is used as an ornamental plant, for its attractive foliage and fragrant flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Melianthus pectinatus sub. gariepinus (Merxm. & Roessler) S.A.Tansley

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Melianthus pectinatus has small, yellow flowers with four petals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Melianthus pectinatus can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and placed in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Melianthus pectinatus

Melianthus pectinatus can be found in tropical Africa, Madagascar, and the Mascarene Islands.

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