Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
balankazo
ID:
1259354

Status:
valid

Authors:
(H.Perrier) T.G.Hartley

Source:
tro

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Allertonia 8: 286 (2001)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001258692

Common Names

  • Balankazo Melicope
  • Melicope Balankazo
  • Balankazo Melicope

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Description

Melicope balankazo (also called Balankazo melicope, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Madagascar. It has leathery, dark green leaves and clusters of small, white flowers. It grows in moist, shady forests.

Uses & Benefits

Melicope balankazo is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and aquariums, and is also used to treat skin conditions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Melicope balankazo has small, white flowers that grow in clusters. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Melicope balankazo is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by cuttings or seeds. It can be grown in well-draining soil in full sun. It requires regular watering and fertilizing to keep it healthy and thriving.

Where to Find Melicope balankazo

Melicope balankazo is native to Madagascar.

Melicope balankazo FAQ

What is the scientific name of Melicope balankazo?

Melicope balankazo

What is the common name of Melicope balankazo?

Balankazo's peppercress

Where does Melicope balankazo grow?

Melicope balankazo is native to New Caledonia.

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 tro-50188679: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Marie Henry Alfred Perrier de la Bâthie (1873-1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Perrier' in the authors string.
Thomas Gordon Hartley (1931-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.G.Hartley' in the authors string.