Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
melampyroides
ID:
1335612

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kunth) Uribe-Convers & Tank

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 41: 680 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001348066

Common Names

  • Melampyroides False Foxglove
  • Melampyroides Bartsia
  • Melampyroides False Foxglove

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Description

Neobartsia melampyroides (also called Melampyroides Bottlebrush, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 3 m tall. It has a dense, rounded canopy and its bark is grey and fibrous. It is native to Western Australia and is found in heathland, shrubland and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Neobartsia melampyroides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber for furniture and construction.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Neobartsia melampyroides has white flowers with yellow centres. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with serrated edges.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Neobartsia melampyroides is a species of flowering plant in the family Orobanchaceae. It is native to Western Australia. It can be propagated from cuttings or seed. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and should be planted in a well-draining potting mix. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination occurs. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Neobartsia melampyroides

Neobartsia melampyroides can be found in the western United States and Canada, including California, Idaho, Oregon, Washington, British Columbia, and Alberta.

Neobartsia melampyroides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Neobartsia melampyroides?

Neobartsia melampyroides

What is the common name of Neobartsia melampyroides?

Melampyrum-like Neobartsia

What is the natural habitat of Neobartsia melampyroides?

Heathlands and woodlands

Species in the Neobartsia genus

Neobartsia adenophylla, Neobartsia alba, Neobartsia aprica, Neobartsia australis, Neobartsia bartsioides, Neobartsia camporum, Neobartsia canescens, Neobartsia chilensis, Neobartsia crenata, Neobartsia crenoloba, Neobartsia crisafullii, Neobartsia diffusa, Neobartsia elachophylla, Neobartsia elongata, Neobartsia filiformis, Neobartsia flava, Neobartsia glandulifera, Neobartsia inaequalis, Neobartsia integrifolia, Neobartsia jujuyensis, Neobartsia laniflora, Neobartsia laticrenata, Neobartsia lydiae, Neobartsia melampyroides, Neobartsia mutica, Neobartsia santolinifolia, Neobartsia orthocarpiflora, Neobartsia patens, Neobartsia pauciflora, Neobartsia pedicularoides, Neobartsia peruviana, Neobartsia pumila, Neobartsia pyricarpa, Neobartsia ramosa, Neobartsia remota, Neobartsia rigida, Neobartsia sericea, Neobartsia serrata, Neobartsia stricta, Neobartsia strigosa, Neobartsia tenuis, Neobartsia thiantha, Neobartsia tomentosa, Neobartsia trichophylla, Neobartsia tricolor, Neobartsia weberbaueri, Neobartsia matuy,

Species in the Orobanchaceae family

Aeginetia indica, Aeginetia mirabilis, Aeginetia mpomii, Aeginetia selebica, Aeginetia sessilis, Aeginetia sinensis, Aeginetia flava, Aeginetia acaulis, Agalinis angustifolia, Agalinis aphylla, Agalinis aspera, Agalinis auriculata, Agalinis bandeirensis, Agalinis bangii, Agalinis brachyphylla, Agalinis calycina, Agalinis chaparensis, Agalinis communis, Agalinis decemloba, Agalinis densiflora, Agalinis digitalis, Agalinis divaricata, Agalinis edwardsiana, Agalinis fasciculata, Agalinis fiebrigii, Agalinis filicaulis, Agalinis filifolia, Agalinis gattingeri, Agalinis genistifolia, Agalinis gypsophila, Agalinis heterophylla, Agalinis homalantha, Agalinis humilis, Agalinis itambensis, Agalinis kingsii, Agalinis lanceolata, Agalinis laxa, Agalinis linarioides, Agalinis linifolia, Agalinis maritima, Agalinis megalantha, Agalinis meyeniana, Agalinis nana, Agalinis navasotensis, Agalinis neoscotica, Agalinis obtusifolia, Agalinis oligophylla, Agalinis peduncularis, Agalinis pennellii, Agalinis plukenetii,

References

Carl Sigismund Kunth (1788-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunth' in the authors string.
David C. Tank: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tank' in the authors string.
Simon Uribe-Convers (b.1983): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Uribe-Convers' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77160766-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].