About Melhania hamiltoniana
Melhania hamiltoniana (Melhania hamiltoniana) is a shrub belonging to the Sterculiaceae family (Cacao/Cola family). Members of this family are generally characterised by alternate simple/lobed leaves, cymose/panicle flower clusters, follicle/capsule/samara fruit. It is native to India. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during July-March.
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Melhania hamiltoniana
- Genus
- Melhania
- Family
- STERCULIACEAE
- Habit
- Shrub
- Native to
- India
- Flowering & fruiting
- July-March
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)

Botanical family
Sterculiaceae
Cacao/Cola family
Melhania hamiltoniana belongs to the Sterculiaceae family.
The illustration represents the family — not necessarily this exact species.
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