Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
foliosum
ID:
451525

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Benth.) Hilliard

Source:
ksu

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 45: 482 (1988 publ. 1989)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000450857

Common Names

  • Melanospermum foliosum
  • Foliosum Melanospermum
  • Mountain Melanospermum

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Description

Melanospermum foliosum (also called Leafy Melanospermum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Orobanchaceae. It is an annual herb that grows up to 40 cm tall. Its leaves are linear-lanceolate, up to 4 cm long, and its flowers are white with purple spots. It is native to southern Africa and is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Melanospermum foliosum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Melanospermum foliosum is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, oval-shaped seedlings with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Melanospermum foliosum is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers a sunny position and well-drained soil. To propagate by seed, sow the seed in a well-drained potting mix and keep the soil moist. To propagate by cuttings, take a cutting from a healthy stem and place it in a pot of moist potting mix. Keep the pot in a warm, bright location and water regularly.

Where to Find Melanospermum foliosum

Melanospermum foliosum is native to eastern Africa. It is often found in dry, open areas, such as grasslands and savannas.

Melanospermum foliosum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Melanospermum foliosum?

Melanospermum foliosum

What is the common name of Melanospermum foliosum?

Leafy melanospermum

Where is Melanospermum foliosum native to?

Eastern Asia

Species in the Scrophulariaceae family

Alonsoa acutifolia, Alonsoa auriculata, Alonsoa caulialata, Alonsoa hirsuta, Alonsoa honoraria, Alonsoa linearis, Alonsoa meridionalis, Alonsoa minor, Alonsoa pallida, Alonsoa peduncularis, Alonsoa serrata, Alonsoa unilabiata, Ameroglossum pernambucense, Ameroglossum manoel-felixii, Ameroglossum alatum, Ameroglossum asperifolium, Ameroglossum bicolor, Ameroglossum fulniorum, Ameroglossum genaroanum, Ameroglossum intermedium, Ameroglossum xukuruorum, Androya decaryi, Antherothamnus pearsonii, Anticharis arabica, Anticharis ebracteata, Anticharis glandulosa, Anticharis imbricata, Anticharis inflata, Anticharis juncea, Anticharis scoparia, Anticharis senegalensis, Anticharis namibensis, Anticharis kaokoensis, Anticharis angolensis, Aptosimum albomarginatum, Aptosimum arenarium, Aptosimum decumbens, Aptosimum elongatum, Aptosimum eriocephalum, Aptosimum glandulosum, Aptosimum gossweileri, Aptosimum indivisum, Aptosimum lineare, Aptosimum marlothii, Aptosimum molle, Aptosimum neglectum, Aptosimum patulum, Aptosimum procumbens, Aptosimum pumilum, Aptosimum spinescens,

References

George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Olive Mary Hilliard (b.1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hilliard' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:946432-1: 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].