Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Family:
Species:
fasciculatus
ID:
1024243

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Benth.) Soler.

Source:
SolanaceaeSource.org

Year:
1891

Citation Micro:
Ber. Deutsch. Bot. Ges. 9, general-versamml. 84. 1891

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001023581

Common Names

  • Fasciculatus Melananthus
  • Fasciculatus Tomato Tree
  • Fasciculatus Melananthus Tomato Tree

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Description

Melananthus fasciculatus (also called Fascicled melananthus, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Mexico. It has a grey-green bark and its leaves are grey-green, oval-shaped and have a leathery texture. It grows in dry grasslands, deserts and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Melananthus fasciculatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used as a windbreak and has a high tolerance for drought. It has a high nutritional value and can be used as a food source for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Melananthus fasciculatus are small, yellow and star-shaped. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have thin, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Melananthus fasciculatus can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. The plants should be grown in full sun and kept moist.

Where to Find Melananthus fasciculatus

Melananthus fasciculatus is native to Cuba and can be found in dry, open areas such as rocky hillsides and desert scrub.

Species in the Solanaceae family

References

George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Hans Solereder: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Soler.' in the authors string.
Solanaceae Source record for this taxon: Based on the initial data import