Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Rich. in Sagra
Source:
gcc
Year:
1850
Citation Micro:
Hist. Fis. Cuba 11: 54 (1850)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000029232
Common Names
- Melanthera angustifolia
- Narrowleaf Melanthera
- Narrowleaf Melanthera
Description
Melanthera angustifolia (also called Narrowleaf melanthera, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub in the family Asteraceae. It has opposite, simple leaves and yellow flower heads. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America, and is found in disturbed habitats such as roadsides and pastures.
Uses & Benefits
Melanthera angustifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a source of food for birds and other wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Melanthera angustifolia is yellow, with a tubular corolla and four petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are slender and have a long taproot.
Cultivation and Propagation
Melanthera angustifolia is a perennial herb that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division or cuttings taken in spring or early summer.
Where to Find Melanthera angustifolia
Melanthera angustifolia is found in India, Nepal, and Bhutan.
Melanthera angustifolia FAQ
What type of plant is Melanthera angustifolia?
Melanthera angustifolia is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family Asteraceae.
Where is Melanthera angustifolia found?
Melanthera angustifolia is native to the Caribbean region.
What is the growth habit of Melanthera angustifolia?
Melanthera angustifolia is an annual herb with a basal rosette of leaves and a single flower head.
Species in the Melanthera genus
Melanthera felicis,
Melanthera elliptica,
Melanthera angustifolia,
Melanthera nivea,
Melanthera rhombifolia,
Melanthera lifuana,
Melanthera parvifolia,
Melanthera elliptica,
Melanthera robinsonii,
Melanthera richardsiae,
Melanthera latifolia,
Melanthera orientalis,
Melanthera robusta,
Species in the Asteraceae family
Aaronsohnia pubescens,
Aaronsohnia factorovskyi,
Abrotanella filiformis,
Abrotanella rostrata,
Abrotanella linearis,
Abrotanella trilobata,
Abrotanella muscosa,
Abrotanella inconspicua,
Abrotanella trichoachaenia,
Abrotanella caespitosa,
Abrotanella nivigena,
Abrotanella pusilla,
Abrotanella linearifolia,
Abrotanella papuana,
Abrotanella rosulata,
Abrotanella emarginata,
Abrotanella fertilis,
Abrotanella spathulata,
Abrotanella purpurea,
Abrotanella patearoa,
Abrotanella submarginata,
Abrotanella diemii,
Abrotanella scapigera,
Abrotanella forsterioides,
Acamptopappus shockleyi,
Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus,
Acanthocephalus benthamianus,
Acanthocephalus amplexifolius,
Acanthocladium dockeri,
Acanthodesmos distichus,
Acanthodesmos gibarensis,
Acanthospermum humile,
Acanthospermum consobrinum,
Acanthospermum glabratum,
Acanthospermum microcarpum,
Acanthospermum hispidum,
Acanthospermum australe,
Acanthospermum lecocarpoides,
Acanthostyles buniifolius,
Acanthostyles saucechicoensis,
Achillea buiana,
Achillea conrathii,
Achillea cucullata,
Achillea styriaca,
Achillea clavennae,
Achillea cappadocica,
Achillea huber-morathii,
Achillea ptarmicoides,
Achillea sieheana,
Achillea barrelieri,