Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Family:
Species:
ulei
ID:
1024248

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

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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.

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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 Solanaceae family

References

Lucia d'Avila Freire de Carvalho (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Carvalho' in the authors string.
Solanaceae Source record for this taxon: Based on the initial data import