Memecylon sylvaticum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sylvaticum
ID:
161603
Status:
valid
Authors:
Thwaites
Source:
ipni
Year:
1859
Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. Zeyl. : 110 (1859)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000160932
Common Names
- Forest Blueberry Ash
- Forest Blueberry Myrtle
- Forest Satinash
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Memecylon sylvaticum (also called Forest Blueberry, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 meters tall. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar, and is found in wet evergreen forests and on hillsides. It has ovate-lanceolate leaves with a glossy upper surface and a pale underside.
Uses & Benefits
Memecylon sylvaticum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used for its timber and as a medicinal plant. The leaves are used to treat fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Memecylon sylvaticum is white and bell-shaped, with five petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are short and slender.
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Memecylon sylvaticum is propagated by seeds. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle. Propagation by cuttings is also possible.
Where to Find Memecylon sylvaticum
Memecylon sylvaticum can be found in the Western Ghats of India.
Memecylon sylvaticum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Memecylon sylvaticum?
Memecylon sylvaticum
What is the common name of Memecylon sylvaticum?
Sylvaticum Memecylon
What is the natural habitat of Memecylon sylvaticum?
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,
References
George Henry Kendrick Thwaites (1812-1882): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thwaites' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:571852-1: Based on the initial data import