Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
agastyamalaianum
ID:
163058

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.S.S.Kumar, Antony & A.E.S.Khan

Source:
ipni

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Bot. Bull. Acad. Sin. 44(2): 175 (2003) (2003)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000162387

Common Names

  • Memecylon agastyamalaianum
  • Agastyamalaianum Memecylon
  • Agastyamalaianum

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Description

Memecylon agastyamalaianum (also called Agasthyamalai Hill Memecylon, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 m tall. It is native to the Agasthyamalai Hills in India and is found in evergreen forests and moist deciduous forests. It has simple, opposite leaves that are oblong-elliptic in shape and are 5-10 cm long.

Uses & Benefits

Memecylon agastyamalaianum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It has a wide range of medicinal uses, including the treatment of fever, skin diseases, and digestive disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Memecylon agastyamalaianum is a small, white, star-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Memecylon agastyamalaianum is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers a well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Water regularly during the growing season and fertilize every two weeks with a balanced fertilizer. Prune in spring to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Memecylon agastyamalaianum

Memecylon agastyamalaianum is native to the Western Ghats of India.

Memecylon agastyamalaianum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Memecylon agastyamalaianum?

Memecylon agastyamalaianum

What is the common name of Memecylon agastyamalaianum?

Agastyamalaian memecylon

What are the natural habitats of Memecylon agastyamalaianum?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

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

Ettickal Sukumaran Santhosh Kumar (b.1971): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.S.S.Kumar' in the authors string.
Raju Antony: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Antony' in the authors string.
A.E.Shanavas Khan: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.E.S.Khan' in the authors string.