Status:
valid
Authors:
Wild
Source:
gcc
Year:
1965
Citation Micro:
Kirkia 5(1): 9 (1965)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000127170
Common Names
- Richards' Melanthera
- Richards Melanthera
- Richards Melanthera
Description
Melanthera richardsiae (also called Richards' Melanthera, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant native to the United States. It has small, white flowers and glossy, dark green leaves. It is found in dry, open woods, meadows, and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Melanthera richardsiae is a plant used in traditional medicine to treat digestive problems and respiratory issues. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Melanthera richardsiae is yellow, with a diameter of 0.5-1 cm. The seed is small, dark brown, and oblong. The seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons and a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Melanthera richardsiae is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. Water regularly and fertilize lightly. Divide the plant every few years to keep it healthy.
Where to Find Melanthera richardsiae
Melanthera richardsiae is native to the Americas, from the southern United States to northern Argentina.
Melanthera richardsiae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Melanthera richardsiae?
Melanthera richardsiae
What is the common name of Melanthera richardsiae?
Richards' melanthera
What is the growth habit of Melanthera richardsiae?
It is an annual herb
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,