Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Species:
melanosperma
ID:
557697

Status:
valid

Authors:
(F.Muell.) L.W.Cayzer, Crisp & I.Telford

Source:
cmp

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot. 13: 914 (2000)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000557029

Common Names

  • Auranticarpa melanosperma
  • Melanosperma Auranticarpa
  • Melanosperma False Foxglove

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Synonyms

  • Pittosporum setigerum F.M.Bailey [unknown]
  • Pittosporum muticum Domin [unknown]
  • Pittosporum melanospermum F.Muell. [unknown]

Description

Auranticarpa melanosperma (also called Black-seeded Auranticarpa, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It has glossy, dark green leaves and white flowers with yellow centers. It grows in rocky, sandy soils in scrub and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Auranticarpa melanosperma is used as an ornamental plant and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Auranticarpa melanosperma has small yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and dark green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Auranticarpa melanosperma is a perennial herb that grows in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate dry conditions. Propagation is by seed or division.

Where to Find Auranticarpa melanosperma

Auranticarpa melanosperma can be found in Australia.

Auranticarpa melanosperma FAQ

What is the scientific name of Auranticarpa melanosperma?

Auranticarpa melanosperma

What is the common name of Auranticarpa melanosperma?

Black-seeded Auranticarpa

What is the natural habitat of Auranticarpa melanosperma?

It is native to the tropical forests of Southeast Asia

Species in the Pittosporaceae family

Auranticarpa edentata, Auranticarpa ilicifolia, Auranticarpa melanosperma, Auranticarpa papyracea, Auranticarpa resinosa, Auranticarpa rhombifolia, Bentleya spinescens, Billardiera coriacea, Billardiera cymosa, Billardiera drummondii, Billardiera floribunda, Billardiera fraseri, Billardiera fusiformis, Billardiera heterophylla, Billardiera laxiflora, Billardiera lehmanniana, Billardiera longiflora, Billardiera macrantha, Billardiera mutabilis, Billardiera nesophila, Billardiera ovalis, Billardiera rubens, Billardiera scandens, Billardiera sericophora, Billardiera speciosa, Billardiera uniflora, Billardiera variifolia, Billardiera venusta, Billardiera versicolor, Billardiera viridiflora, Bursaria calcicola, Bursaria incana, Bursaria longisepala, Bursaria occidentalis, Bursaria reevesii, Bursaria spinosa, Bursaria tenuifolia, Bursaria cayzerae, Cheiranthera borealis, Cheiranthera simplicifolia, Cheiranthera telfordii, Cheiranthera alternifolia, Cheiranthera brevifolia, Cheiranthera filifolia, Cheiranthera linearis, Cheiranthera parviflora, Cheiranthera preissiana, Cheiranthera volubilis, Hymenosporum flavum, Marianthus coerulea-punctatus,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2666342: Based on the initial data import
Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.
Michael D. Crisp (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Crisp' in the authors string.
Ian R.H. Telford (b.1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'I.Telford' in the authors string.
Lindy W. Cayzer (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.W.Cayzer' in the authors string.