Memecylon azurinii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
azurinii
ID:
161366
Status:
valid
Authors:
Quisumb. & Merr.
Source:
ipni
Year:
1928
Citation Micro:
Philipp. J. Sci. 37: 183 (1928)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000160695
Common Names
- Azurin's Memecylon
- Azurin's Blueberry
- Azurin's Honeyberry
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Memecylon azurinii (also called Azurin's Memecylon, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 1.5 m tall. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in tropical and subtropical forests. It has small, white flowers and long, oval leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Memecylon azurinii 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 azurinii is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped, light green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Memecylon azurinii is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 m tall. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia and the Pacific. It is best propagated from seed, which should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings can also be taken in the spring or summer and rooted in a sandy soil mix.
Where to Find Memecylon azurinii
Memecylon azurinii is native to India and can be found in dry deciduous forests.
Memecylon azurinii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Memecylon azurinii?
Memecylon azurinii
What is the common name of Memecylon azurinii?
Azurin's memecylon
Where is Memecylon azurinii 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
Elmer Drew Merrill (1876-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Merr.' in the authors string.
Eduardo Quisumbing (1895-1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Quisumb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:571413-1: Based on the initial data import