Status:
valid
Authors:
R.D.Stone, Ghogue & Cheek
Source:
tro
Year:
2008
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 63(2): 234 (236-237; fig. 3, (2008)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001033170
Common Names
- Memecylon bakossiense
- Bakossiense Memecylon
- Memecylon
Description
Memecylon bakossiense (also called 'Bakossi Memecylon', among many other common names) is a small shrub native to the tropical regions of Africa. It has small, yellow flowers and grows in dry, sandy soils in open woodlands and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Memecylon bakossiense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive white flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Memecylon bakossiense are small, white, and bell-shaped. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have narrow, linear leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Memecylon bakossiense is a small, evergreen shrub that can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-draining medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the branches and placed in a moist, well-draining medium. Once the seedlings or cuttings have established, they should be transplanted to their permanent location.
Where to Find Memecylon bakossiense
Memecylon bakossiense is native to Cameroon and can be found in the provinces of Centre and Littoral.
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
Jean-Paul Ghogue: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ghogue' in the authors string.