Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
affine
ID:
1258072

Status:
valid

Authors:
Merr.

Source:
tro

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
Publ. Bur. Sci. Gov. Lab. 35: 52 (1906)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001257410

Common Names

  • Affine Memecylon
  • Memecylon affine
  • Affine Memecylon

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Description

Memecylon affine (also called Affine, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with alternate, simple leaves. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar. It grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Memecylon affine is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber for furniture and construction.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Memecylon affine var. lancifolium Merr.
Memecylon affine var. affine

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Memecylon affine is a small, white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, long, thin leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Memecylon affine can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of branches and rooted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light for best results.

Where to Find Memecylon affine

Memecylon affine is native to India and can be found in tropical rainforests.

Memecylon affine FAQ

What is the scientific name of Memecylon affine?

Memecylon affine

What is the common name of Memecylon affine?

Affine memecylon

Where is Memecylon affine native to?

It is native to India and Sri Lanka.

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,