Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
garcinioides
ID:
161430

Status:
valid

Authors:
Blume

Source:
ipni

Year:
1851

Citation Micro:
Mus. Bot. 1(23): 358 (1851)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000160759

Common Names

  • Garcinioides Memecylon
  • Garcinioides Mistletoe
  • Garcinioides Velvetberry

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Synonyms

  • Memecylon eurhynchum Miq. [unknown]

Description

Memecylon garcinioides (also called Garcinia-Like Memecylon, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub, growing up to 3 meters tall. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Memecylon garcinioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge in plantations. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Memecylon garcinioides 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, dark green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Memecylon garcinioides is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by taking semi-hardwood cuttings in late summer or early fall. The cuttings should be planted in a moist, well-drained soil and kept moist until they are established.

Where to Find Memecylon garcinioides

Memecylon garcinioides can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands.

Memecylon garcinioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Memecylon garcinioides?

Memecylon garcinioides

What is the common name of Memecylon garcinioides?

Garcinia-like Memecylon

What is the natural habitat of Memecylon garcinioides?

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,