Memecylon novoguineense - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
novoguineense
ID:
161522
Status:
valid
Authors:
Baker f.
Source:
ipni
Year:
1916
Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London, Bot. 9: 57 (1916)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000160851
Common Names
- New Guinea Velvetberry
- New Guinea Satinash
- New Guinea Memecylon
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Memecylon novoguineense (also called New Guinea Memecylon, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub native to India and Sri Lanka. It grows up to 8 meters in height and has large, oval-shaped leaves. It prefers moist, shady habitats and is often found in tropical evergreen forests.
Uses & Benefits
Memecylon novoguineense is used as a traditional medicine to treat fever, colds, and stomach ache. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and as a dye for fabrics.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Memecylon novoguineense is white and bell-shaped, with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nut, and the seedlings are small and thin.
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Cultivation and propagation of Memecylon novoguineense can be done by seed, cuttings, or layering. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken from mature wood and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil. Layering can be done by bending a branch down to the ground and burying it in the soil. The branch should be left in place until it has rooted and can be cut off from the parent plant.
Where to Find Memecylon novoguineense
Memecylon novoguineense can be found in the tropical forests of New Guinea and the Solomon Islands.
Memecylon novoguineense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Memecylon novoguineense?
Memecylon novoguineense
What are the common names of Memecylon novoguineense?
New Guinea Blueberry
What is the natural habitat of Memecylon novoguineense?
Rainforest and moist areas
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
Edmund Gilbert Baker (1864-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker f.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:571716-1: Based on the initial data import