Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
barbigera
ID:
454012

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Gray

Source:
ksu

Year:
1854

Citation Micro:
U.S. Expl. Exped., Phan. 1: 351 (1854)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000453344

Common Names

  • Melicope barbigera
  • Bearded Melicope
  • Bearded Pelea

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Synonyms

  • Evodia barbigera (A.Gray) Drake [unknown]
  • Pelea barbigera Hillebr. [unknown]

Description

Melicope barbigera (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 barbigera is a species of plant in the family Rutaceae. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments. It is also used to make a yellow dye.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Melicope barbigera has small white flowers with 4 petals and 4 stamens. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings have a single pair of opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Melicope barbigera is a shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken from the current season’s growth and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. The plant prefers full sun and regular watering.

Where to Find Melicope barbigera

Melicope barbigera can be found in the tropical rainforests of the Pacific Islands.

Melicope barbigera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Melicope barbigera?

Melicope barbigera

What type of plant is Melicope barbigera?

It is a species of shrub

Where does Melicope barbigera grow?

It grows in tropical and subtropical regions

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,

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