Francoaceae - Botanical Family

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Melianthus comosus (Honey Flower) orange and green close up flower clusters on stone surface
Melianthus comosus (Honey Flower) cluster with orange tubular petals and pale green rounded seed pods

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 sunWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryRed, 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.


Image gallery: 8 images
Melianthus comosus (Honey Flower) green leaves close up showing deeply serrated edges and texture.
Melianthus comosus (Honey Flower) leaves with deeply serrated edges on a woody stem.
Melianthus comosus (Honey Flower) green leaves with tan seed pods on the plant.
Melianthus comosus (Honey Flower) green leaves paired with numerous tan, papery seed pods.
Melianthus comosus (Honey Flower) with tan fruit clusters and green serrated leaves on a plant.
Melianthus comosus (Honey Flower) branches carry clusters of tan, inflated fruit pods above green serrated foliage.
Melianthus comosus (Honey Flower) orange red flower close up held by a human hand
Melianthus comosus (Honey Flower) orange red flower held in a hand for scale and examination
Melianthus comosus (Honey Flower) with orange flowers and green leaves in a close up.
Melianthus comosus (Honey Flower) with orange flowers and textured green leaves in a close up.
Melianthus comosus (Honey Flower) orange and green close up flower held in hand.
Melianthus comosus (Honey Flower) orange flower clusters held against a light stone texture background.
Melianthus comosus (Honey Flower) black seeds on white surface close up
Melianthus comosus (Honey Flower) seeds positioned next to a wooden ruler for scale
Melianthus comosus (Honey Flower) brown seeds on a white surface, close up, oval shaped fruit.
Melianthus comosus (Honey Flower) seeds with a deep brown color rest on a white surface.


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Melianthus major (Giant Honey Flower) with reddish brown flower and jagged green leaves close up
Melianthus major (Giant Honey Flower) with reddish brown flower bud above lush serrated green foliage

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 sunWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryRed, crimson, vinous flowersPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirds

Image gallery: 8 images
Melianthus major (Giant Honey Flower) dark red flower close up on a long green stem.
Melianthus major (Giant Honey Flower) with a deep red flower head extending from serrated green leaves.
Melianthus major (Giant Honey Flower) dark red flower close up on a tall stalk.
Melianthus major (Giant Honey Flower) tall spike of dark red petals rising above lush foliage.
Melianthus major (Giant Honey Flower) green and pink serrated leaves close up
Melianthus major (Giant Honey Flower) serrated leaves with pink edges on a tall green stem.
Melianthus major (Giant Honey Flower) red and green leaves close up plant
Melianthus major (Giant Honey Flower) with serrated red and green foliage growing on stems.
Melianthus major (Giant Honey Flower) deep maroon flower close up against a blue sky background.
Melianthus major (Giant Honey Flower) deep maroon flower cluster arching downward against a clear blue sky.
Melianthus major (Giant Honey Flower) dark red flower atop serrated green foliage close up
Melianthus major (Giant Honey Flower) tall stem with dark red flower and serrated green leaves
Melianthus major (Giant Honey Flower) with green serrated leaves in close up view
Melianthus major (Giant Honey Flower) showing serrated green leaves on a central sturdy stem
Melianthus major (Giant Honey Flower) maroon flower and green serrated leaves close up
Melianthus major (Giant Honey Flower) with maroon flower spike and green serrated foliage.


Link to this plant:
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Melianthus major (Giant Honey Flower) with reddish brown flower and jagged green leaves close up
Melianthus major (Giant Honey Flower) with reddish brown flower bud above lush serrated green foliage

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 sunWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryRed, 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 (Honey Flower) black seeds close up next to a wooden measuring ruler for scale
Melianthus (Honey Flower) black seeds are positioned below a ruler to indicate their small size
Melianthus sp. (Honey Flower) black seeds close up on a white background, oval shaped fruit
Melianthus sp. (Honey Flower) seeds with a round black surface lying on a plain surface.
Melianthus major (Giant Honey Flower) green and pink serrated leaves close up
Melianthus major (Giant Honey Flower) serrated leaves with pink edges on a tall green stem.


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