Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
pseudomegacarpum
ID:
1324470

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.Hughes

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Eur. J. Taxon. 56: 3 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001336924

Common Names

  • Memecylon Pseudomegacarpum
  • Pseudomegacarpum
  • Memecylon

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Description

Memecylon pseudomegacarpum (also called 'False Memecylon', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Melastomataceae. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh. It grows in tropical and subtropical climates and can be found in moist soils.

Uses & Benefits

Memecylon pseudomegacarpum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, diarrhea, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Memecylon pseudomegacarpum has white flowers with a yellow center and a short, tubular corolla. The seeds are small, dark brown and have a rough surface. The seedlings have short, broad leaves and a green stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Memecylon pseudomegacarpum is a small shrub that grows in moist, shady areas. It is propagated by seed or stem cuttings and can be grown in containers or in the ground. It prefers a well-drained soil and should be watered regularly. It should be fertilized every few months with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Memecylon pseudomegacarpum

Memecylon pseudomegacarpum is native to India and can be found in the states of Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu.

Memecylon pseudomegacarpum FAQ

What are the growing conditions for Memecylon pseudomegacarpum?

Memecylon pseudomegacarpum prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil.

What are the blooming times for Memecylon pseudomegacarpum?

Memecylon pseudomegacarpum blooms in late spring and early summer.

What is the average size of Memecylon pseudomegacarpum?

Memecylon pseudomegacarpum typically grows to be 1-2 feet tall and wide.

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.