Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
wayanadense
ID:
1321729

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ratheesh, Sivu & N.S.Pradeep

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Edinburgh J. Bot. 69(3): 372 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001334183

Common Names

  • Memecylon wayanadense
  • Wayanad Memecylon
  • Wayanad Memecylon Shrub

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Description

Memecylon wayanadense (also called Wayanad Memecylon, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to India. It is an evergreen shrub with small, white flowers and long, narrow leaves. It grows in moist, shady forests.

Uses & Benefits

Memecylon wayanadense is used as a traditional medicine and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Memecylon wayanadense is a small, white flower with yellow markings. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling has a single, oval-shaped leaf and a small, white flower.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Memecylon wayanadense is a shrub or small tree that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist potting mix. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Memecylon wayanadense

Memecylon wayanadense is native to India and can be found in the states of Assam, Meghalaya, Mizoram, and Tripura.

Memecylon wayanadense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Memecylon wayanadense?

Memecylon wayanadense

What is the common name of Memecylon wayanadense?

Wayanad Memecylon

Where is Memecylon wayanadense 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,

References

M.K. Ratheesh Narayanan: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ratheesh' in the authors string.
Ambikabai Raghavanpillai Sivu (b.1981): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sivu' in the authors string.
Nediyaparambu Sukumaran Pradeep: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.S.Pradeep' in the authors string.