Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
melagangai
ID:
1072237

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Symington) Kosterm.

Source:
tro

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Malayan Nat. J. 32: 144 (1978)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001071575

Common Names

  • Melagangai
  • Melagangai Cinnamon
  • Melagangai Cinnamomum

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Description

Potoxylon melagangai (also called Melagangai's potoxylon, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Lauraceae. It is an evergreen tree, growing up to 15 meters tall. It is native to southwestern China and northern Vietnam, and is found in moist forests and scrubland.

Uses & Benefits

Potoxylon melagangai is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, rheumatism, and stomach ailments. It is also used as a flavoring agent in food and beverages.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Potoxylon melagangai is yellow and has a bell-shaped corolla. The seed is small and has a black color. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a pair of opposite, simple leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Potoxylon melagangai is a medium-sized tree that can reach up to 15 m in height. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood branches and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Potoxylon melagangai

Potoxylon melagangai is native to Southeast Asia, including parts of India, China, Thailand, and Vietnam.

Species in the Potoxylon genus

Species in the Lauraceae family

Actinodaphne acuminata, Actinodaphne albifrons, Actinodaphne amabilis, Actinodaphne ambigua, Actinodaphne archboldiana, Actinodaphne areolata, Actinodaphne bicolor, Actinodaphne borneensis, Actinodaphne bourdillonii, Actinodaphne bourneae, Actinodaphne brassii, Actinodaphne caesia, Actinodaphne campanulata, Actinodaphne candolleana, Actinodaphne celebica, Actinodaphne cinerea, Actinodaphne concinna, Actinodaphne concolor, Actinodaphne corymbosa, Actinodaphne crassa, Actinodaphne cupularis, Actinodaphne diversifolia, Actinodaphne dolichophylla, Actinodaphne elegans, Actinodaphne ellipticibacca, Actinodaphne engleriana, Actinodaphne ferruginea, Actinodaphne forrestii, Actinodaphne fragilis, Actinodaphne fuliginosa, Actinodaphne furfuracea, Actinodaphne glabra, Actinodaphne glauca, Actinodaphne glaucina, Actinodaphne glomerata, Actinodaphne gracilis, Actinodaphne henryi, Actinodaphne hirsuta, Actinodaphne hypoleucophylla, Actinodaphne javanica, Actinodaphne johorensis, Actinodaphne kinabaluensis, Actinodaphne koshepangii, Actinodaphne kostermansii, Actinodaphne kweichowensis, Actinodaphne lanata, Actinodaphne lanceolata, Actinodaphne latifolia, Actinodaphne lawsonii, Actinodaphne lecomtei,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-17805006: Based on the initial data import
André Joseph Guillaume Henri Kostermans (1906-1994): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kosterm.' in the authors string.
Colin Fraser Symington (1905-1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Symington' in the authors string.