Melianthus major
Cape Honeyflower, Honey Flower
Other regional names: Tall Cape Honey Flower
- Tall Cape Honey Flower
Also known as: Melianthus himalayanus Wall.
- Melianthus himalayanus Wall.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Francoaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or shrub.
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Melianthus major (commonly known as Cape honeyflower or Honey-flower) is a shrub belonging to the Francoaceae family. Originating in Africa, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Unclassified
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southern Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Cape Provinces
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Bolivia, East Himalaya, India, New Zealand North, Norfolk Is., Spain, St.Helena