Status:
valid
Authors:
Carvalho
Source:
SolanaceaeSource.org
Year:
1966
Citation Micro:
Sellowia 18: 53. 1966
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001023586
Common Names
- Melananthus ulei
- Ule's Melananthus
- Ule's Melanthus
Description
Melananthus ulei (also called Ule's 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 ulei 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 ulei are small, yellow and star-shaped. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have thin, light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Melananthus ulei 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 ulei
Melananthus ulei is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America. It is found in moist, shady areas in the understory of the forest.
Species in the Melananthus genus
Species in the Solanaceae family