Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
fernandesiorum
ID:
1083663

Status:
valid

Authors:
Jacq.-Fél.

Source:
tro

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Brot. , sér. 2, 53(2): 1074 (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001083001

Common Names

  • Memecylon
  • Fernandes' Memecylon
  • Fernandesiorum Memecylon

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Description

Memecylon fernandesiorum (also called Fernandes' Memecylon, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 m tall. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia. It grows in moist forests and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Memecylon fernandesiorum is used for its ornamental value in gardens, as well as for its medicinal properties. It is also used as a source of fuel and for making dyes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: White, star-shaped, with five petals. Seed: Small, black, and round. Seedlings: Pale green with white spots.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Memecylon fernandesiorum is a tropical shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun. It can tolerate partial shade but may need additional water in hot, dry climates. It can be pruned to maintain a desired size and shape.

Where to Find Memecylon fernandesiorum

Memecylon fernandesiorum is native to the tropical forests of 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,