Status:
valid
Authors:
Germ.
Source:
tro
Year:
1961
Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. État Bruxelles 31: 98 (1961)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001270122
Common Names
- Melanocarpa Leptonychia
- Melanocarpa Locoweed
- Melanocarpa Milkvetch
Description
Leptonychia melanocarpa (also called Black-fruited Leptonychia, among many other common names) is a species of shrub in the Rubiaceae family. It is native to Africa, where it is found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Cameroon and Congo. It grows in open woodland and savanna habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Leptonychia melanocarpa is used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as colds, fever, and headaches. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Leptonychia melanocarpa var. grandifolia R.Germ.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Leptonychia melanocarpa has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves and a thin stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Leptonychia melanocarpa is a slow-growing, shade-tolerant species that can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, shady soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from actively growing shoots in spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained, shady soil mix. The plant can tolerate partial shade to full shade.
Where to Find Leptonychia melanocarpa
Leptonychia melanocarpa can be found in the deserts of the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.
Leptonychia melanocarpa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Leptonychia melanocarpa?
Leptonychia melanocarpa
What is the common name of Leptonychia melanocarpa?
Melanocarpa Palm
Where is Leptonychia melanocarpa native to?
Cameroon
Species in the Leptonychia genus
Leptonychia subtomentosa,
Leptonychia tessmannii,
Leptonychia youngii,
Leptonychia urophylla,
Leptonychia tokana,
Leptonychia caudata,
Leptonychia echinocarpa,
Leptonychia tenuipes,
Leptonychia chrysocarpa,
Leptonychia lasiogyne,
Leptonychia batangensis,
Leptonychia banahaensis,
Leptonychia bampsii,
Leptonychia mildbraedii,
Leptonychia pubescens,
Leptonychia parviflora,
Leptonychia pallidiflora,
Leptonychia multiflora,
Leptonychia kamerunensis,
Leptonychia macrantha,
Leptonychia longicuspidata,
Leptonychia lokundjensis,
Leptonychia ledermannii,
Leptonychia molundensis,
Leptonychia occidentalis,
Leptonychia pallida,
Leptonychia usambarensis,
Leptonychia urophylla,
Leptonychia lanceolata,
Leptonychia adolfi-friederici,
Leptonychia densivenia,
Leptonychia fernandopoana,
Leptonychia melanocarpa,
Leptonychia dewildei,
Leptonychia devillei,
Leptonychia semlikensis,
Leptonychia wagemansii,
Leptonychia mayumbensis,
Leptonychia brieyi,
Leptonychia moyesiae,
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,