Status:
valid
Authors:
Mart. ex K.Schum.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1886
Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. (Martius) 12(3): 98. 1886 [1 Mar 1886]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000577256
Common Names
- Byttneria Melantha
- Melantha Byttneria
- Melantha's Byttneria
Description
Byttneria melantha (also called Melantha Byttneria, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the acerola family, Malpighiaceae. It is native to Central America and South America, where it is found in a variety of habitats, including dry and moist forests, scrublands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Byttneria melantha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a natural dye for fabrics and as an ingredient in traditional medicines.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Byttneria melantha has small, yellow flowers with a sweet scent. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with a single leaf emerging from the soil.
Cultivation and Propagation
Byttneria melantha is a tropical shrub native to Central and South America. It is an easy-to-grow species that requires warm temperatures and high humidity. It can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. When propagating by cuttings, the cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and placed in a sterile medium. When propagating by seed, the seeds should be sown on a sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Byttneria melantha
Byttneria melantha is native to Central and South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical climates.
Byttneria melantha FAQ
What is the scientific name of Byttneria melantha?
Byttneria melantha
What is the common name of Byttneria melantha?
Melantha Byttneria
What is the natural habitat of Byttneria melantha?
Dry forests in Central America
Species in the Byttneria genus
Byttneria aspera,
Byttneria australis,
Byttneria cristobaliana,
Byttneria fontis,
Byttneria jackiana,
Byttneria jaramilloana,
Byttneria latiloba,
Byttneria melantha,
Byttneria minytricha,
Byttneria obtusata,
Byttneria osaensis,
Byttneria subsessilis,
Byttneria uaupensis,
Byttneria lobata,
Byttneria wingfieldii,
Species in the Malvaceae family
Abelmoschus angulosus,
Abelmoschus caillei,
Abelmoschus crinitus,
Abelmoschus esculentus,
Abelmoschus ficulneus,
Abelmoschus hostilis,
Abelmoschus magnificus,
Abelmoschus manihot,
Abelmoschus moschatus,
Abelmoschus muliensis,
Abelmoschus sagittifolius,
Abelmoschus enbeepeegearensis,
Abroma augustum,
Abutilon abutiloides,
Abutilon affine,
Abutilon alii,
Abutilon amplum,
Abutilon andrewsianum,
Abutilon andrieuxii,
Abutilon anglosomaliae,
Abutilon angulatum,
Abutilon anodoides,
Abutilon appendiculatum,
Abutilon arenarium,
Abutilon arequipense,
Abutilon auritum,
Abutilon austroafricanum,
Abutilon badium,
Abutilon balansae,
Abutilon bastardioides,
Abutilon benedictum,
Abutilon berlandieri,
Abutilon bidentatum,
Abutilon bracteosum,
Abutilon buchii,
Abutilon burandtii,
Abutilon bussei,
Abutilon californicum,
Abutilon calliphyllum,
Abutilon carinatum,
Abutilon coahuilae,
Abutilon commutatum,
Abutilon cryptopetalum,
Abutilon cuspidatum,
Abutilon densiflorum,
Abutilon dinteri,
Abutilon dispermum,
Abutilon divaricatum,
Abutilon dugesii,
Abutilon durandoi,