Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
scutellatum
ID:
1083935

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lour.) Hook. & Arn.

Source:
tro

Year:
1833

Citation Micro:
Bot. Beechey Voy. : 186 (1833)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001083273

Common Names

  • Memecylon scutellatum
  • Shield-Shaped Memecylon
  • Shield-Shaped Island Memecylon

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Uses & Benefits

Memecylon scutellatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has medicinal uses as well, such as treating fever, colds, and headaches.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Memecylon scutellatum var. brevifolium (Craib) Wijedasa
Memecylon scutellatum var. scutellatum

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Memecylon scutellatum is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Memecylon scutellatum is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in a container or in the ground. For best results, water regularly and fertilize every few months.

Where to Find Memecylon scutellatum

Memecylon scutellatum is native to the tropical regions of Southeast Asia and can be found in tropical forests and disturbed habitats.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-20305200: Based on the initial data import
João de Loureiro (1710-1791): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lour.' in the authors string.
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
George Arnott Walker-Arnott (1799-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arn.' in the authors string.