Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pilulifera
ID:
448876

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rendle) Killick

Source:
cmp

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 53: 994 (1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000448208

Common Names

  • Pill-bearing Morella
  • Morella pilulifera

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Synonyms

  • Myrica pilulifera puberula Rendle [unknown]

Description

Morella pilulifera (also called Pill-bearing morella, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Myricaceae family. It is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 m tall. It is native to the Andaman Islands, India, and is found in tropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Morella pilulifera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak and for erosion control. The plant has medicinal properties and is used to treat skin problems, fever, and stomach disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Morella pilulifera has small, white flowers that are clustered together and have a sweet scent. The seeds are small, black and round in shape. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Morella pilulifera 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 placed in a well-drained soil mix. Both seeds and cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Morella pilulifera

Morella pilulifera can be found in Australia and New Zealand.

Morella pilulifera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Morella pilulifera?

Morella pilulifera

What is the common name of Morella pilulifera?

Pill-bearing Morella

Where is Morella pilulifera native to?

Australia

Species in the Myricaceae family

Canacomyrica monticola, Cerothamnus pumilus, Comptonia peregrina, Morella rotundata, Morella pubescens, Morella funckii, Morella parvifolia, Morella pilulifera, Morella interrupta, Morella diversifolia, Morella salicifolia, Morella holdridgeana, Myrica shaferi, Myrica serrata, Myrica dentulata, Myrica faya, Myrica cerifera, Myrica caroliniensis, Myrica gale, Myrica funckii, Myrica californica, Myrica parvifolia, Myrica rotundata, Myrica pubescens, Myrica pilulifera, Myrica picardae, Myrica javanica, Myrica lindeniana, Myrica arborea, Myrica punctata, Myrica spathulata, Myrica faya, Myrica hartwegii, Myrica heterophylla, Myrica holdrigeana, Myrica inodora, Myrica pavonis, Myrica brevifolia, Myrica cordifolia, Myrica diversifolia, Myrica humilis, Myrica integra, Myrica kraussiana, Myrica quercifolia, Myrica pringlei, Myrica phanerodonta, Myrica salicifolia, Myrica rubra, Myrica kandtiana, Myrica pensylvanica,

References

Alfred Barton Rendle (1865-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rendle' in the authors string.
Donald Joseph Boomer Killick (1926-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Killick' in the authors string.