Melicytus dentatus
Also known as: Hymenanthera banksii F.Muell. +2 more
- Hymenanthera banksii F.Muell.
- Hymenanthera dentata R.Br. ex DC.
- Solenantha spinosa G.Don
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Violaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub.
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Melicytus dentatus is a shrub belonging to the Violaceae family. Naturally occurring in Australasia, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AUSTRALASIA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Australia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
New South Wales, Queensland, Tasmania, Victoria
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)
New Zealand South