Memecylon subcaudatum - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
subcaudatum
ID:
161595
Status:
valid
Authors:
Merr.
Source:
ipni
Year:
1913
Citation Micro:
Philipp. J. Sci., C 8: 222 (1913)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000160924
Common Names
- Subcaudate Memecylon
- Subcaudate Velvetberry
- Tailed Velvetberry
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Memecylon subcaudatum (also called Subcaudate Blueberry, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 meters tall. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar, and is found in wet evergreen forests and on hillsides. It has ovate-lanceolate leaves with a glossy upper surface and a pale underside.
Uses & Benefits
Memecylon subcaudatum is used as an ornamental plant, for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments, such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Memecylon subcaudatum is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single oval-shaped leaf.
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Memecylon subcaudatum is propagated by seeds. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle. Propagation by cuttings is also possible.
Where to Find Memecylon subcaudatum
Memecylon subcaudatum can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
Memecylon subcaudatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Memecylon subcaudatum?
Memecylon subcaudatum
What is the common name of Memecylon subcaudatum?
Subcaudatum Memecylon
What is the natural habitat of Memecylon subcaudatum?
It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.
Species in the Memecylon genus
Memecylon talbotianum, Memecylon manickamii, Memecylon sivadasanii, Memecylon gopalanii, Memecylon acrocarpum, Memecylon acuminatissimum, Memecylon acuminatum, Memecylon amherstianum, Memecylon andamanicum, Memecylon azurinii, Memecylon basilanense, Memecylon borneense, Memecylon brachybotrys, Memecylon bracteolatum, Memecylon calderense, Memecylon campanulatum, Memecylon cantleyi, Memecylon caudatum, Memecylon celebicum, Memecylon ceramense, Memecylon cerasiforme, Memecylon chevalieri, Memecylon cinereum, Memecylon clarkeanum, Memecylon conocarpum, Memecylon constrictum, Memecylon cordifolium, Memecylon corticosum, Memecylon crassifolium, Memecylon cuneatum, Memecylon dallmannense, Memecylon discolor, Memecylon durum, Memecylon elaeagni, Memecylon elegans, Memecylon ellipticum, Memecylon elliptifolium, Memecylon elongatum, Memecylon flavescens, Memecylon floridum, Memecylon fruticosum, Memecylon fuscescens, Memecylon garcinioides, Memecylon geddesianum, Memecylon geoffrayi, Memecylon gibbosum, Memecylon giganteum, Memecylon gracile, Memecylon gracilipes, Memecylon gracillimum,
Species in the Melastomataceae family
Acanthella sprucei, Acanthella pulchra, Acanthella conferta, Aciotis polystachya, Aciotis purpurascens, Aciotis acuminifolia, Aciotis annua, Aciotis rubricaulis, Aciotis cordata, Aciotis indecora, Aciotis paludosa, Aciotis circaeoides, Aciotis ornata, Aciotis circaeifolia, Aciotis wurdackiana, Aciotis olivieriana, Aciotis ferreirana, Aciotis viscida, Aciotis pendulifolia, Aciotis brachybotria, Acisanthera pulchella, Acisanthera quadrata, Acisanthera boliviensis, Acisanthera variabilis, Acisanthera uniflora, Acisanthera alsinaefolia, Acisanthera paraguayensis, Acisanthera alata, Acisanthera hedyotoidea, Acisanthera glazioviana, Acisanthera quadrata, Acisanthera ayangannae, Acisanthera divaricata, Adelobotrys ciliatus, Adelobotrys atlanticus, Adelobotrys adscendens, Adelobotrys barbatus, Adelobotrys ciliata, Adelobotrys macrophylla, Adelobotrys praetexta, Adelobotrys tessmannii, Adelobotrys boissieriana, Adelobotrys fuscescens, Adelobotrys macrantha, Adelobotrys rotundifolius, Adelobotrys subsessilis, Adelobotrys jefensis, Adelobotrys linearifolia, Adelobotrys ayangannensis, Adelobotrys scandens,
References
Elmer Drew Merrill (1876-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Merr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:571842-1: Based on the initial data import