Memecylon longipetiolatum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
longipetiolatum
ID:
1542264
Status:
valid
Authors:
R.D.Stone
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2020
Citation Micro:
Candollea 75(2): 227. 2020
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000023617
Common Names
- Memecylon Longipetiolatum
- Longipetiolatum Memecylon
- Long-Stalked Memecylon
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Memecylon longipetiolatum (also called Longipetiolate Memecylon, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Melastomataceae family. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Memecylon longipetiolatum is used as an ornamental plant and for landscaping. It is also used to attract beneficial insects to the garden.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Memecylon longipetiolatum is a small white or purple flower with five petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.
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Memecylon longipetiolatum can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment with plenty of light.
Where to Find Memecylon longipetiolatum
Memecylon longipetiolatum is native to tropical Africa and is found in many countries including Cameroon, Ghana, and Nigeria.
Memecylon longipetiolatum FAQ
What are the common names of Memecylon longipetiolatum?
Common names of Memecylon longipetiolatum include Indian blackberry and Indian blackberry tree.
What is the natural habitat of Memecylon longipetiolatum?
Memecylon longipetiolatum is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia.
What are the uses of Memecylon longipetiolatum?
Memecylon longipetiolatum is used for medicinal purposes, as a food source, and as an ornamental plant.
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,