Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
ponmudianum
ID:
1326620

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sivu, N.S.Pradeep & Pandur.

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 162(1): 44 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001339074


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Description

Memecylon ponmudianum (also called Ponmudi Memecylon, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to India. It has long, narrow leaves and white flowers. It is found in dry grasslands, open woodlands, and rocky outcrops.

Uses & Benefits

Memecylon ponmudianum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headaches, and stomach ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Memecylon ponmudianum are small, white and tubular. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Memecylon ponmudianum is a small herbaceous plant that can reach up to 30 cm in height. It is propagated by seed and can be grown in a wide range of soils. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate moderate frost.

Where to Find Memecylon ponmudianum

Memecylon ponmudianum is native to India and can be found in the southern part of the country.

Memecylon ponmudianum FAQ

What is the common name of Memecylon ponmudianum?

Ponmudi memecylon

What is the natural habitat of Memecylon ponmudianum?

It is found in wet grasslands, swamps, and marshes

What are the characteristics of Memecylon ponmudianum?

It is a small herb with a single stem and small white flowers

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

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