Status:
valid
Authors:
Mansf.
Source:
ipni
Year:
1925
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 60(1-2): 139 (1925)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000160907
Common Names
- Schumann's Memecylon
- Blueberry Memecylon
- Mountain Blueberry
Description
Memecylon schumannianum (also called 'Schumann's Blueberry', among many other common names) is a small shrub with blue-green foliage and white flowers. It is native to India and Sri Lanka, and is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Memecylon schumannianum is used as an ornamental plant, for hedges, and as a windbreak.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Memecylon schumannianum var. acutifolium Mansf.
Memecylon schumannianum var. lordbergiense Mansf.
Memecylon schumannianum var. schumannianum
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Memecylon schumannianum is white in color and has a tubular corolla. The seed is small and round. The seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Memecylon schumannianum can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and placed in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright indirect light.
Where to Find Memecylon schumannianum
Memecylon schumannianum is native to India and can be found in the Western Ghats and the Eastern Ghats.
Memecylon schumannianum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Memecylon schumannianum?
Memecylon schumannianum
What is the common name of Memecylon schumannianum?
Schumannianum Memecylon
What is the natural habitat of Memecylon schumannianum?
It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.
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,