Memecylon insperatum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
insperatum
ID:
161466
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.C.Sm.
Source:
ipni
Year:
1971
Citation Micro:
Pacific Sci. 25(4): 498 (1971)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000160795
Common Names
- Blueberry Ebony
- Blueberry Ash
- Blueberry Tree
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Memecylon insperatum (also called Insperatum's Memecylon, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree found in the tropical forests of India, Nepal and Bhutan. It has a dense, rounded crown and grows up to 8 m tall. Its leaves are dark green, leathery and oblong-elliptic in shape. The flowers are small, white and fragrant, and the fruits are small, round and yellow-orange.
Uses & Benefits
Memecylon insperatum is used as an ornamental plant, for landscaping and as a hedge. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and dysentery.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Memecylon insperatum is a small, white, star-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a rounded tip.
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Memecylon insperatum can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept at a temperature of around 25°C. Cuttings should be taken from the top of the plant and planted in a moist, well-draining soil. The soil should be kept moist but not soggy. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, bright location and should be watered regularly.
Where to Find Memecylon insperatum
Memecylon insperatum can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh.
Memecylon insperatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Memecylon insperatum?
Memecylon insperatum
What is the common name of Memecylon insperatum?
Unexpected Memecylon
What is the natural habitat of Memecylon insperatum?
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,
References
Albert Charles Smith (1906-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.C.Sm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:571609-1: Based on the initial data import