Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
adscendens
ID:
454023

Status:
valid

Authors:
(St.John & Hume) T.G.Hartley & B.C.Stone

Source:
cmp

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
Taxon 38: 120 (1989)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000453355

Common Names

  • Melicope adscendens
  • Ascending Melicope
  • Ascending Pelea

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Synonyms

  • Pelea adscendens H.St.John & E.P.Hume [unknown]

Description

Melicope adscendens (also called 'Kauila' and 'Kauwila', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 6 meters tall. It is native to the Hawaiian Islands, and is found in dry and mesic forests. It has simple, alternate leaves, and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Melicope adscendens is used for its ornamental value in landscaping and as a traditional medicine for treating respiratory ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Melicope adscendens has white flowers with four petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Melicope adscendens is a shrub that is native to the Hawaiian Islands. It is a hardy plant that can tolerate a wide range of temperatures and soils. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-prepared seed bed. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a moist medium.

Where to Find Melicope adscendens

Melicope adscendens can be found in the Philippines.

Melicope adscendens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Melicope adscendens?

Melicope adscendens

What is the common name of Melicope adscendens?

Ascending Melicope

What is the natural habitat of Melicope adscendens?

Tropical forests of Southeast Asia

Species in the Melicope genus

Melicope spathulata, Melicope taveuniensis, Melicope tahitensis, Melicope sulcata, Melicope sudestica, Melicope suberosa, Melicope sterrophylla, Melicope seemannii, Melicope steenisii, Melicope sororia, Melicope simplex, Melicope sessilis, Melicope burttiana, Melicope stellulata, Melicope vinkii, Melicope vieillardii, Melicope versteeghii, Melicope tekaoensis, Melicope trachycarpa, Melicope timorensis, Melicope pubifolia, Melicope puberula, Melicope pseudoanisata, Melicope ponapensis, Melicope segregis, Melicope polyadenia, Melicope petiolaris, Melicope perryae, Melicope perlmanii, Melicope peninsularis, Melicope polybotrya, Melicope rigoensis, Melicope savaiensis, Melicope sandwicensis, Melicope rotundifolia, Melicope quadrangularis, Melicope robbinsii, Melicope ridsdalei, Melicope revoluta, Melicope retusa, Melicope reticulata, Melicope reflexa, Melicope ramuliflora, Melicope vitiflora, Melicope robusta, Melicope woitapensis, Melicope wawraeana, Melicope wailauensis, Melicope waialealae, Melicope volcanica,

Species in the Rutaceae family

Acmadenia alternifolia, Acmadenia argillophila, Acmadenia baileyensis, Acmadenia bodkinii, Acmadenia burchellii, Acmadenia candida, Acmadenia densifolia, Acmadenia faucitincta, Acmadenia flaccida, Acmadenia fruticosa, Acmadenia gracilis, Acmadenia heterophylla, Acmadenia kiwanensis, Acmadenia latifolia, Acmadenia laxa, Acmadenia macradenia, Acmadenia macropetala, Acmadenia maculata, Acmadenia matroosbergensis, Acmadenia mundiana, Acmadenia nivea, Acmadenia nivenii, Acmadenia obtusata, Acmadenia patentifolia, Acmadenia rourkeana, Acmadenia rupicola, Acmadenia sheilae, Acmadenia tenax, Acmadenia teretifolia, Acmadenia tetracarpellata, Acmadenia tetragona, Acmadenia trigona, Acmadenia tenax, Acmadenia argillophila, Acmadenia macradenia, Acmadenia teretifolia, Acmadenia wittebergensis, Acradenia euodiiformis, Acradenia frankliniae, Acronychia richards-beehleri, Acronychia aberrans, Acronychia acidula, Acronychia acronychioides, Acronychia acuminata, Acronychia arfakensis, Acronychia baeuerlenii, Acronychia brassii, Acronychia carrii, Acronychia cartilaginea, Acronychia chooreechillum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2510593: Based on the initial data import
Benjamin Clemens Stone (1933-1994): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.C.Stone' in the authors string.
Thomas Gordon Hartley (1931-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.G.Hartley' in the authors string.
Allan Hume (1829-1912): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hume' in the authors string.