Status:
valid
Authors:
N.Mohanan, Ravi, Kiran Raj & Shaju
Source:
ipni
Year:
2002
Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 21(5): 493 (2002)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000158399
Common Names
- Memecylon sivadasanii
- Sivadasanii Memecylon
- Sivadasanii Bush
Description
Memecylon sivadasanii (also called Sivadasan's Memecylon, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree, up to 10 m tall. It is native to India and Sri Lanka, and is found in evergreen forests, up to an altitude of 1000 m.
Uses & Benefits
Memecylon sivadasanii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Memecylon sivadasanii are white or pale pink, with a yellow centre. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and delicate, with a single cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Memecylon sivadasanii is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 3 m tall. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and treated with a rooting hormone before being planted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. Keep the cuttings moist until they are well-rooted.
Where to Find Memecylon sivadasanii
Memecylon sivadasanii can be found in the Western Ghats of India.
Memecylon sivadasanii FAQ
What is the common name of Memecylon sivadasanii?
Sivadasani's Memecylon
What type of soil does Memecylon sivadasanii prefer?
Well-draining, slightly acidic soil
What is the ideal temperature range for Memecylon sivadasanii?
65-75 degrees Fahrenheit
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
N. Ravi (d.2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ravi' in the authors string.
M.S. Kiran Raj: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kiran Raj' in the authors string.
T. Shaju: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Shaju' in the authors string.