Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
talbotianum
ID:
158708

Status:
valid

Authors:
D.Brandis

Source:
ipni

Year:
1902

Citation Micro:
in W.A. Talbot, Trees, Shrubs, Woody Climbers Bombay appendix (1902).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000158037

Common Names

  • Talbot's Memecylon
  • Talbot's Melastomataceae
  • Talbot's Melastome

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Description

Memecylon talbotianum (also called Talbot's memecylon, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree up to 8 m tall. It is native to India and occurs in evergreen and semi-evergreen forests.

Uses & Benefits

Memecylon talbotianum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin disorders and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Memecylon talbotianum is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a long, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Memecylon talbotianum is a shrub species native to India. It is propagated by seeds and can be grown in a moist, shady environment. It requires regular watering and fertilization to thrive.

Where to Find Memecylon talbotianum

Memecylon talbotianum can be found in the Western Ghats of India.

Memecylon talbotianum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Memecylon talbotianum?

Memecylon talbotianum

What type of plant is Memecylon talbotianum?

Tree

Where is Memecylon talbotianum native to?

India

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,