Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
perplexum
ID:
1321759

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.Hughes

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 66: 10 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001334213

Common Names

  • Memecylon Perplexum
  • Perplexum Memecylon
  • Perplexum Memecylon

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Description

Memecylon perplexum (also called Perplexing Memecylon, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to India. It has a woody stem and grows to a height of up to 1 meter. It is found in grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Memecylon perplexum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Memecylon perplexum is a small, white flower with yellow markings. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling has a single, oval-shaped leaf and a small, white flower.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Memecylon perplexum is a perennial that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. Cuttings can also be taken in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Memecylon perplexum

Memecylon perplexum is native to India and can be found in the Western Ghats.

Memecylon perplexum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Memecylon perplexum?

Memecylon perplexum

What is the common name of Memecylon perplexum?

Perplexing Memecylon

Where is Memecylon perplexum native to?

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

Mark Hughes: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Hughes' in the authors string.