Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
rheophyticum
ID:
1280616

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.D.Stone, Ghogue & Cheek

Source:
tro

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 63(2): 237 (239-240; fig. 4, (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001279954


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Description

Memecylon rheophyticum (also called 'Rheophytic Memecylon', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Central and South America. It has narrow, lanceolate leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Memecylon rheophyticum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomach pain.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Memecylon rheophyticum has small, yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, black and ovoid in shape. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and are initially light green in colour.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Memecylon rheophyticum is a warm-growing epiphyte that is found in India. It can be grown in a pot or mounted on a slab of tree fern or cork. It prefers bright light and moderate humidity. Propagation is done by division or by seed.

Where to Find Memecylon rheophyticum

Memecylon rheophyticum is native to Southeast Asia. It can be found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Memecylon rheophyticum FAQ

What is the common name of Memecylon rheophyticum?

Rheophytic-memecylon

What is the natural habitat of Memecylon rheophyticum?

Forests, thickets, and rocky areas

What is the flower color of Memecylon rheophyticum?

White or pink

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

Martin Cheek (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cheek' in the authors string.
Robert Douglas Stone (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.D.Stone' in the authors string.
Jean-Paul Ghogue: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ghogue' in the authors string.