Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
alpinus
ID:
1234038

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kirk) Garn.-Jones

Source:
tro

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
New Zealand J. Bot. 25: 127 (1987)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001233376

Common Names

  • Melicytus alpinus
  • Alpine Mahoe
  • Mountain Mahoe

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Description

Melicytus alpinus (also called Alpine Mahoe, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to New Zealand. It is a small, evergreen shrub with small, leathery leaves and small white flowers. It is found in alpine and subalpine habitats, usually in rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Melicytus alpinus has several uses, including as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a food source for birds and other animals.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Melicytus alpinus has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have a single, long, thin leaf with a pointed tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Melicytus alpinus is a hardy, evergreen shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. To propagate from seed, collect the seeds when they are ripe and sow them in a sterile, moist medium. To propagate from cuttings, take semi-hardwood cuttings in late spring or early summer and root them in a moist, well-draining soil. Cultivation of Melicytus alpinus requires full sun to partial shade, moist soil, and protection from strong winds.

Where to Find Melicytus alpinus

Melicytus alpinus is native to New Zealand and is found in moist, shady places in lowland forests.

Melicytus alpinus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Melicytus alpinus?

Melicytus alpinus

Where does Melicytus alpinus grow?

It is native to New Zealand.

What is the common name of Melicytus alpinus?

Mountain Mahoe

Species in the Violaceae family

Agatea lecointei, Agatea longipedicellata, Agatea macrobotrys, Agatea pancheri, Agatea rufotomentosa, Agatea schlechteri, Agatea veillonii, Agatea violaris, Allexis batangae, Allexis cauliflora, Allexis obanensis, Allexis zygomorpha, Amphirrhox grandifolia, Amphirrhox longifolia, Anchietea exalata, Anchietea frangulifolia, Anchietea peruviana, Anchietea pyrifolia, Anchietea raimondii, Anchietea selloviana, Anchietea suma, Anchietea ferrucciae, Anchietea ballardii, Calyptrion arboreum, Calyptrion carthagenense, Calyptrion pubescens, Calyptrion volubile, Decorsella paradoxa, Fusispermum laxiflorum, Fusispermum minutiflorum, Fusispermum rubrolignosum, Hybanthopsis bahiensis, Hybanthus albus, Hybanthus austrocaledonicus, Hybanthus caledonicus, Hybanthus cymulosus, Hybanthus debilissimus, Hybanthus domingensis, Hybanthus durus, Hybanthus epacroides, Hybanthus galeottii, Hybanthus graminifolius, Hybanthus havanensis, Hybanthus heterosepalus, Hybanthus leptopus, Hybanthus leucanthus, Hybanthus micranthus, Hybanthus mossamedensis, Hybanthus paraguariensis, Hybanthus parviflorus,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50075061: Based on the initial data import
Thomas Kirk (1828-1898): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kirk' in the authors string.
Philip John Garnock-Jones (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Garn.-Jones' in the authors string.