Species:
arcuatomarginatum
Status:
valid
Authors:
Gilg ex Engl.
Source:
tro
Year:
1921
Citation Micro:
Veg. Erde 9(3, 2): 766, in obs. (1921)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001229107
Common Names
- Arcuate-Margined Memecylon
- Arcuate-Margined Memecylons
- Arcuate-Margined Memecylons
Description
Memecylon arcuatomarginatum (also called 'M. arcuatomarginatum', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Melastomataceae family. It is native to the Himalayas and can be found in temperate forests and shrublands. It has simple, ovate leaves and white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Memecylon arcuatomarginatum is used in traditional medicine to treat fever and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Memecylon arcuatomarginatum has small, white flowers and its seeds are small and round. Its seedlings have a single pair of leaves and a short stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Memecylon arcuatomarginatum is a tropical shrub that is easy to propagate and cultivate. It can be propagated from seed or by division of the root system. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It needs to be watered regularly and fertilized every two to three months. It is also susceptible to pests and diseases, so it should be monitored closely.
Where to Find Memecylon arcuatomarginatum
Memecylon arcuatomarginatum can be found in moist meadows, marshes, and swamps in the eastern United States and Canada.
Memecylon arcuatomarginatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Memecylon arcuatomarginatum?
Memecylon arcuatomarginatum
What is the common name of Memecylon arcuatomarginatum?
Arched-margin Memecylon
What is the natural habitat of Memecylon arcuatomarginatum?
Memecylon arcuatomarginatum is found in tropical and subtropical regions
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,