Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
littorale
ID:
161487

Status:
valid

Authors:
Merr.

Source:
ipni

Year:
1928

Citation Micro:
Philipp. J. Sci. 35: 6 (1928)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000160816

Common Names

  • Blueberry Ash
  • Littoral Memecylon
  • Blueberry Myrtle

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Synonyms

  • Memecylon revolutum Merr. [unknown]

Description

Memecylon littorale (also called 'Coastal Blueberry', among many other common names) is a small shrub with blue-green foliage and white flowers. It is native to India and Sri Lanka, and is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Memecylon littorale is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, wounds, and skin infections.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Memecylon littorale is a white or yellowish-white, bell-shaped flower. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, with long, thin stems and small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Memecylon littorale can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Memecylon littorale

Memecylon littorale can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Memecylon littorale FAQ

What is the scientific name of Memecylon littorale?

Memecylon littorale

What is the common name of Memecylon littorale?

Coastal Memecylon

What is the natural habitat of Memecylon littorale?

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,