Memecylon acrocarpum - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
acrocarpum
ID:
161353
Status:
valid
Authors:
Bakh.f.
Source:
ipni
Year:
1943
Citation Micro:
Contr. Melastom. : 351 (1943)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000160682
Common Names
- Acrocarpum Memecylon
- Acrocarpum Tongue
- Acrocarpum Flower
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Memecylon acrocarpum (also called Acrocarpous Memecylon, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Melastomataceae family. It is a shrub that grows up to 2 meters tall and is native to the tropical regions of Southeast Asia. It is found in open forests, scrublands, and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Memecylon acrocarpum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Memecylon acrocarpum is a bright pink or purple color, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with bright green leaves.
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Memecylon acrocarpum can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and should be kept in a warm, sheltered location.
Where to Find Memecylon acrocarpum
Memecylon acrocarpum is native to India and can be found in dry deciduous forests.
Memecylon acrocarpum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Memecylon acrocarpum?
Memecylon acrocarpum
What is the common name of Memecylon acrocarpum?
Acrocarpous memecylon
Where is Memecylon acrocarpum native to?
India
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
Reinier Cornelis Bakhuizen van den Brink hijo (1911-1987): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bakh.f.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:571378-1: Based on the initial data import