Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
melvillei
ID:
376981

Status:
valid

Authors:
(S.Moore) T.N.Ho & S.W.Liu

Source:
ksu

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Bot. Bull. Acad. Sin. 43: 89 (2002)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000376313

Common Names

  • Metagentiana melvillei
  • Melvillei
  • Metagentiana

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Description

Metagentiana melvillei (also called 'Melville's Metagentiana', among many other common names) is a small, herbaceous, perennial plant native to South America. It has a single, smooth, oblong-shaped leaf and produces small white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as in the understory of tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Metagentiana melvillei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Metagentiana melvillei has small, yellow flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings are slender with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Metagentiana melvillei can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained soil and partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F).

Where to Find Metagentiana melvillei

Metagentiana melvillei can be found in tropical Africa, India, and Sri Lanka.

Metagentiana melvillei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Metagentiana melvillei?

Metagentiana melvillei

What is the natural habitat of Metagentiana melvillei?

Tropical forests of Central and South America

What is the flower color of Metagentiana melvillei?

White to pale yellow

Species in the Gentianaceae family

Adenolisianthus arboreus, Anthocleista amplexicaulis, Anthocleista djalonensis, Anthocleista grandiflora, Anthocleista inermis, Anthocleista laxiflora, Anthocleista liebrechtsiana, Anthocleista longifolia, Anthocleista madagascariensis, Anthocleista microphylla, Anthocleista nobilis, Anthocleista obanensis, Anthocleista procera, Anthocleista scandens, Anthocleista schweinfurthii, Anthocleista vogelii, Anthocleista potalioides, Aripuana cullmaniorum, Bartonia paniculata, Bartonia verna, Bartonia virginica, Bisgoeppertia robustior, Bisgoeppertia gracilis, Bisgoeppertia scandens, Blackstonia acuminata, Blackstonia grandiflora, Blackstonia imperfoliata, Blackstonia perfoliata, Calolisianthus amplissimus, Calolisianthus pedunculatus, Canscora alata, Canscora andrographioides, Canscora concanensis, Canscora diffusa, Canscora heteroclita, Canscora macrocalyx, Canscora pauciflora, Canscora perfoliata, Canscora roxburghii, Canscora schultesii, Canscora stricta, Canscora bidoupensis, Canscora bhatiana, Canscora shrirangiana, Canscora ciathula, Canscora tetraptera, Celiantha bella, Celiantha chimantensis, Celiantha imthurniana, Centaurium ameghinoi,

References

Spencer Le Marchant Moore (1850-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Moore' in the authors string.
Shang Wu Liu (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.W.Liu' in the authors string.
Ting Nung Ho (1938-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.N.Ho' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:70028050-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.