Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
simulans
ID:
163078

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Jacq.-Fél.) R.D.Stone & Ghogue

Source:
ipni

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 63(2): 233 (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000162407

Common Names

  • Simulans Memecylon
  • Memecylon Tree
  • Memecylon simulans

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Synonyms

  • Memecylon arcuatomarginatum simulans Jacq.-Fél. [unknown]

Description

Memecylon simulans (also called 'Simulating Memecylon', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with large, glossy green leaves and white flowers. It is native to Brazil, and is found in moist, shady forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Memecylon simulans is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Memecylon simulans has white flowers with a yellow center and a diameter of about 1 cm. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Memecylon simulans can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained potting mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light.

Where to Find Memecylon simulans

Memecylon simulans is native to India and Sri Lanka.

Memecylon simulans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Memecylon simulans?

Memecylon simulans

What is the common name of Memecylon simulans?

Simulans memecylon

What are the natural habitats of Memecylon simulans?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

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

Henri Jacques-Félix (1907-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jacq.-Fél.' 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.