Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
randerianum
ID:
163377

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.M.Almeida & M.R.Almeida

Source:
ipni

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
J. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc. 85(3): 521 , nom. nov. (1989)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000162706

Common Names

  • Randerianum Memecylon
  • Randerianum Star Plant
  • Randerianum Star Flower

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Synonyms

  • Memecylon malabaricum Cogn. [unknown]
  • Memecylon cordatum Gardner ex Triana [valid]

Description

Memecylon randerianum (also called 'Rander's Memecylon', among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub with glossy, dark green leaves and fragrant white flowers. It is native to the tropical regions of the Pacific and is found in coastal forests, woodlands, and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Memecylon randerianum is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Memecylon randerianum is yellow with a white center. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Memecylon randerianum is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or by division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground and should be watered regularly. Pruning is recommended to maintain a neat, compact shape.

Where to Find Memecylon randerianum

Memecylon randerianum can be found in the tropical rainforests of India.

Memecylon randerianum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Memecylon randerianum?

Memecylon randerianum

What is the family of Memecylon randerianum?

Melastomataceae

What is the common name of Memecylon randerianum?

No common name

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

Marselin Rusario Almeida (1939-2017): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.R.Almeida' in the authors string.
Sarah M. Almeida (b.1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.M.Almeida' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:941139-1: Based on the initial data import