Francoaceae - Botanical Family

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Melianthus comosus, Honey Flower

Botanical name: Melianthus comosus

Common name: Honey Flower

Family: Francoaceae

Origin: South Africa

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-11?

USDA Plant Hardiness MapLarge shrub 5-10 ft tallSmall plant 2-5 ftFull sunModerate waterRed, crimson, vinous flowersOrnamental foliagePlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsEthnomedical plant. Plants marked as ethnomedical and/or described as medicinal, are not offered as medicine but rather as ornamentals or plant collectibles. Ethnomedical statements / products have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. We urge all customers to consult a physician before using any supplements, herbals or medicines advertised here or elsewhere.

Melianthus comosus is an attractive multi-stemmed shrub. The large, grey-green, serrated leaves are clustered towards the tips of the branches. The small, nectar rich bird pollinated flowers are borne in a short cluster, followed by a four-winged bladdery capsules which are often as decorative as the

flowers.

Melianthus comes from the Greek word Meli = honey and anthos = flower meaning that it has abundant nectar. The brightly colored red flowered petals produce an abundance of nectar that attracts Sunbirds, bees and butterflies.

It prefers light, well-drained, good garden soil.



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Melianthus comosus, Honey Flower
Melianthus comosus, Honey Flower
Melianthus comosus, Honey Flower
Melianthus comosus, Honey Flower
Melianthus comosus, Honey Flower
Melianthus comosus, Honey Flower
Melianthus comosus, Honey Flower
Melianthus comosus, Honey Flower


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Melianthus major, Giant Honey Flower

Botanical name: Melianthus major

Common name: Giant Honey Flower

Family: Francoaceae

Origin: South Africa

USDA Zone: 8-9?

USDA Plant Hardiness MapSmall plant 2-5 ftFull sunModerate waterRed, crimson, vinous flowersPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirds

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Melianthus major, Giant Honey Flower
Melianthus major, Giant Honey Flower
Melianthus major, Giant Honey Flower
Melianthus major, Giant Honey Flower
Melianthus major, Giant Honey Flower
Melianthus major, Giant Honey Flower
Melianthus major, Giant Honey Flower
Melianthus major, Giant Honey Flower


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Melianthus sp, Honey Flower . Melianthus major
Melianthus major

Botanical name: Melianthus sp

Common name: Honey Flower

Family: Francoaceae

Origin: South Africa

USDA Zone: 8-10?

USDA Plant Hardiness MapLarge shrub 5-10 ft tallFull sunModerate waterRed, crimson, vinous flowersPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsEthnomedical plant. Plants marked as ethnomedical and/or described as medicinal, are not offered as medicine but rather as ornamentals or plant collectibles. Ethnomedical statements / products have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. We urge all customers to consult a physician before using any supplements, herbals or medicines advertised here or elsewhere.

Melianthus is a genus of flowering plants native to elevated grassland in South Africa.



Melianthus sp, Honey Flower . Melianthus villosus seeds
Melianthus villosus seeds
Melianthus sp, Honey Flower . Melianthus villosus seeds
Melianthus villosus seeds
Melianthus sp, Honey Flower . Melianthus major
Melianthus major


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