Memecylon hylandii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hylandii
ID:
163274
Status:
valid
Authors:
Whiffin
Source:
ipni
Year:
1990
Citation Micro:
Fl. Australia 18: 325, 255 (1990)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000162603
Common Names
- Hyland's Memecylon
- Hylandii Memecylon
- Memecylon Hylandii
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Memecylon hylandii (also called Hyland's Memecylon, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Melastomataceae. It is a shrub that is native to New Guinea and the Solomon Islands. It grows in tropical rainforest and montane forest habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Memecylon hylandii is an attractive ornamental plant, grown for its showy flowers and lush foliage. It can be used as a houseplant or in outdoor gardens. It is also known to attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Memecylon hylandii are small, white, and bell-shaped. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Memecylon hylandii is a herbaceous perennial plant native to tropical Asia. It has long, narrow leaves and small white flowers. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F).
Where to Find Memecylon hylandii
Memecylon hylandii is native to Australia and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Memecylon hylandii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Memecylon hylandii?
Memecylon hylandii
What type of plant is Memecylon hylandii?
Herb
Where does Memecylon hylandii grow?
Southern 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
Trevor Paul Whiffin (b.1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Whiffin' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:939905-1: Based on the initial data import