Status:
valid
Authors:
(D.Don) Melch.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1940
Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 15: 122 (1940)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000450867
Common Names
- Melasma physalodes
- Physalodes Melasma
- Mountain Melasma
Synonyms
- Cacabus hondurensis Donn.Sm. [deprecated]
Description
Melasma physalodes (also called Physalodes Melasma, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Orobanchaceae. It is an annual herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. Its leaves are linear-lanceolate, up to 3 cm long, and its flowers are white with purple spots. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Melasma physalodes is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Melasma physalodes is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, oval-shaped seedlings with two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Melasma physalodes is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers a sunny position and well-drained soil. To propagate by seed, sow the seed in a well-drained potting mix and keep the soil moist. To propagate by cuttings, take a cutting from a healthy stem and place it in a pot of moist potting mix. Keep the pot in a warm, bright location and water regularly.
Where to Find Melasma physalodes
Melasma physalodes is native to tropical regions of the world, from Africa to Asia. It is often found in moist, shady forests, and along roadsides.
Melasma physalodes FAQ
What is the scientific name of Melasma physalodes?
Melasma physalodes
What are the common names of Melasma physalodes?
Bluebell, Bluebells, Bluebell Vine, Morning Glory
What is the growth habit of Melasma physalodes?
It is a climbing, twining, evergreen vine
Species in the Melasma genus
Species in the Orobanchaceae family
Aeginetia indica,
Aeginetia mirabilis,
Aeginetia mpomii,
Aeginetia selebica,
Aeginetia sessilis,
Aeginetia sinensis,
Aeginetia flava,
Aeginetia acaulis,
Agalinis angustifolia,
Agalinis aphylla,
Agalinis aspera,
Agalinis auriculata,
Agalinis bandeirensis,
Agalinis bangii,
Agalinis brachyphylla,
Agalinis calycina,
Agalinis chaparensis,
Agalinis communis,
Agalinis decemloba,
Agalinis densiflora,
Agalinis digitalis,
Agalinis divaricata,
Agalinis edwardsiana,
Agalinis fasciculata,
Agalinis fiebrigii,
Agalinis filicaulis,
Agalinis filifolia,
Agalinis gattingeri,
Agalinis genistifolia,
Agalinis gypsophila,
Agalinis heterophylla,
Agalinis homalantha,
Agalinis humilis,
Agalinis itambensis,
Agalinis kingsii,
Agalinis lanceolata,
Agalinis laxa,
Agalinis linarioides,
Agalinis linifolia,
Agalinis maritima,
Agalinis megalantha,
Agalinis meyeniana,
Agalinis nana,
Agalinis navasotensis,
Agalinis neoscotica,
Agalinis obtusifolia,
Agalinis oligophylla,
Agalinis peduncularis,
Agalinis pennellii,
Agalinis plukenetii,
References
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:156347-2: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].