Status:
valid
Authors:
Ridl.
Source:
ipni
Year:
1918
Citation Micro:
J. Straits Branch Roy. Asiat. Soc. 79: 72 (1918)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000160708
Common Names
- Cantleyi Memecylon
- Cantleyi Blueberry
- Cantleyi Bush
Synonyms
- Memecylon dissitum Craib [unknown]
- Memecylon steenisii Bakh.f. [unknown]
Description
Memecylon cantleyi (also called Cantley's Blueberry Ash, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that is native to India and Sri Lanka. It grows to a height of up to 10 m and has a grey-brown bark. It has simple, alternate leaves that are up to 8 cm long and 2 cm wide. The flowers are white and bell-shaped, and the fruits are small, blue-black berries.
Uses & Benefits
Memecylon cantleyi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a hedge plant. The leaves of this plant can be used as a green manure and the flowers have medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Memecylon cantleyi is white or pinkish in colour. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Memecylon cantleyi can be propagated by seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature stems and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Memecylon cantleyi
Memecylon cantleyi is native to India and Sri Lanka.
Memecylon cantleyi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Memecylon cantleyi?
Memecylon cantleyi
What is the common name of Memecylon cantleyi?
Cantley's Memecylon
What is the natural habitat of Memecylon cantleyi?
Tropical rainforests
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,