Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
kurichiarense
ID:
1317910

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sivu, Aswathi & N.S.Pradeep

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Int. J. Advanced Res. 3(10): 1086, fig. 1 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001330364

Common Names

  • Memecylon kurichiarense
  • Kurichi Memecylon
  • Kurichi's Memecylon

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Description

Memecylon kurichiarense (also called Kurichi Memecylon, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It is native to India and is found in dry and moist forests.

Uses & Benefits

Memecylon kurichiarense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Memecylon kurichiarense has small white flowers with yellow centers and red-tipped petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with a reddish-purple hue.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Memecylon kurichiarense can be propagated from stem cuttings or seed. It should be grown in a well-draining soil mix, in a partially shaded area. Water the soil when it is dry to the touch, and fertilize every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Memecylon kurichiarense

Memecylon kurichiarense is endemic to India and can be found in the state of Kerala.

Memecylon kurichiarense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Memecylon kurichiarense?

Memecylon kurichiarense

What is the common name of Memecylon kurichiarense?

Kurichiarense Melastome

What is the natural habitat of Memecylon kurichiarense?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

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

Ambikabai Raghavanpillai Sivu (b.1981): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sivu' in the authors string.
P. Aswathi: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aswathi' in the authors string.
Nediyaparambu Sukumaran Pradeep: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.S.Pradeep' in the authors string.