Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
wightii
ID:
161633

Status:
valid

Authors:
Thwaites

Source:
ipni

Year:
1859

Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. Zeyl. : 113 (1859)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000160962

Common Names

  • Wight's Memecylon
  • Blueberry Ash
  • Blueberry Tree

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Synonyms

  • Memecylon depressum Benth. ex Triana [illegitimate]

Description

Memecylon wightii (also called Wight's Memecylon, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub found in India and Sri Lanka. It has opposite, oblong leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in evergreen forests and moist deciduous forests.

Uses & Benefits

Memecylon wightii is used as an ornamental plant and also in traditional medicine. It is used to treat fever, rheumatism, and skin diseases. The leaves are used as a poultice to treat wounds and sores. The leaves are also used to make a tea which is used to treat digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Memecylon wightii are white or pinkish in color, and have a bell-shaped corolla. The seeds are small, black, and have a smooth surface. The seedlings have a single pair of opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Memecylon wightii is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 m tall. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist medium.

Where to Find Memecylon wightii

Memecylon wightii is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Memecylon wightii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Memecylon wightii?

Memecylon wightii

What is the common name of Memecylon wightii?

Wight's Blueberry

What is the habitat of Memecylon wightii?

It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, moist montane forests, and moist shrubland.

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,