Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
flexuosus
ID:
452508

Status:
valid

Authors:
Molloy & A.P.Druce

Source:
ksu

Year:
1994

Citation Micro:
New Zealand J. Bot. 32: 114 (1994)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000451840

Common Names

  • Melicytus flexuosus
  • Winding Mahoe
  • Winding Melicytus

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Description

Melicytus flexuosus (also called 'Flexuous Mahoe', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to New Zealand. It has long, thin, and wiry stems, and small, white flowers with a yellow center. It grows in dry, open habitats, usually in rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Melicytus flexuosus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional Chinese medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Melicytus flexuosus is a small, yellowish-green spike, with the seed being a small, round, greenish-brown nut. The seedlings are small, round, yellowish-green and have a single, long, thin leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Melicytus flexuosus is a tropical plant that is best grown in warm, humid climates. It can be propagated by division or by seed. Plant divisions should be planted in a moist, well-drained soil and kept in partial shade. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained soil and kept in partial shade. The seedlings should be kept moist until they are established.

Where to Find Melicytus flexuosus

Melicytus flexuosus can be found in the forests of New Zealand.

Melicytus flexuosus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Melicytus flexuosus?

Melicytus flexuosus

What is the natural habitat of Melicytus flexuosus?

Melicytus flexuosus is found in tropical forests of India, Sri Lanka, and Malaysia.

What is the flower color of Melicytus flexuosus?

The flowers of Melicytus flexuosus are white in color.

Species in the Violaceae family

Agatea lecointei, Agatea longipedicellata, Agatea macrobotrys, Agatea pancheri, Agatea rufotomentosa, Agatea schlechteri, Agatea veillonii, Agatea violaris, Allexis batangae, Allexis cauliflora, Allexis obanensis, Allexis zygomorpha, Amphirrhox grandifolia, Amphirrhox longifolia, Anchietea exalata, Anchietea frangulifolia, Anchietea peruviana, Anchietea pyrifolia, Anchietea raimondii, Anchietea selloviana, Anchietea suma, Anchietea ferrucciae, Anchietea ballardii, Calyptrion arboreum, Calyptrion carthagenense, Calyptrion pubescens, Calyptrion volubile, Decorsella paradoxa, Fusispermum laxiflorum, Fusispermum minutiflorum, Fusispermum rubrolignosum, Hybanthopsis bahiensis, Hybanthus albus, Hybanthus austrocaledonicus, Hybanthus caledonicus, Hybanthus cymulosus, Hybanthus debilissimus, Hybanthus domingensis, Hybanthus durus, Hybanthus epacroides, Hybanthus galeottii, Hybanthus graminifolius, Hybanthus havanensis, Hybanthus heterosepalus, Hybanthus leptopus, Hybanthus leucanthus, Hybanthus micranthus, Hybanthus mossamedensis, Hybanthus paraguariensis, Hybanthus parviflorus,

References

Brian Peter John Molloy (b.1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Molloy' in the authors string.
Anthony Peter Druce (1920-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.P.Druce' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:988931-1: Based on the initial data import