Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
melinonii
ID:
947601

Status:
valid

Authors:
Standl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Columb. Mus., Bot. Ser. 11: 203 (1936)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000946939

Common Names

  • Duroia melinonii
  • Melinonii Duroia
  • Melinonii Tree

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Description

Duroia melinonii (also called Genipa melinonii, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 10 meters in height. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Duroia melinonii is used as a traditional medicine in South America to treat fever, inflammation, and digestive disorders. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and as a dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Duroia melinonii are white and tubular, with five petals. The seeds are small, dark brown and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Duroia melinonii is a tropical shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken in the spring and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Duroia melinonii

Duroia melinonii is native to Central and South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Species in the Rubiaceae family

Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,

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