Status:
valid
Authors:
Craib
Source:
ipni
Year:
1930
Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1930: 326 (1930)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000160946
Common Names
- Tricolor Blueberry
- Memecylon tricolor
- Tricolor Memecylon
Description
Memecylon tricolor (also called 'Tricolored Memecylon', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with white, pink, and yellow flowers and fruits. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands, and is found in moist forests and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Memecylon tricolor 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.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Memecylon tricolor var. tricolor
Memecylon tricolor var. latifolium Craib
Memecylon tricolor var. longipes Craib
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Memecylon tricolor is a white, bell-shaped flower with a yellow-green throat. The seed is a small, black, globular seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Memecylon tricolor can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and placed in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright indirect light.
Where to Find Memecylon tricolor
Memecylon tricolor can be found in the Western Ghats of India.
Memecylon tricolor FAQ
What is the scientific name of Memecylon tricolor?
Memecylon tricolor
What is the common name of Memecylon tricolor?
Tricolor Memecylon
What is the natural habitat of Memecylon tricolor?
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,