Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
borbonica
ID:
454042

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Bory) T.G.Hartley

Source:
ksu

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Allertonia 8: 287 (2001)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000453374

Common Names

  • Borbonica Melicope
  • Borbonica Melicope
  • Melicope borbonica

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Synonyms

  • Aubertia borbonica Bory [unknown]
  • Evodia aubertia Cordem. [unknown]
  • Evodia borbonica (Bory) Engl. [unknown]

Description

Melicope borbonica (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 borbonica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Melicope borbonica var. acuminata (Coode) T.G.Hartley

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Melicope borbonica is white and has four petals. The seed is a small, black, round nut. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Melicope borbonica 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 borbonica

Melicope borbonica can be found in the Philippines.

Melicope borbonica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Melicope borbonica?

Melicope borbonica

Where is Melicope borbonica found?

Melicope borbonica is found in the Mascarene Islands of Mauritius and Réunion.

What is the growth habit of Melicope borbonica?

Melicope borbonica is an evergreen shrub or small tree, typically growing to a height of 4–6 m (13–20 ft).

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

Jean-Baptiste Bory de Saint-Vincent (1778-1846): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bory' in the authors string.
Thomas Gordon Hartley (1931-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.G.Hartley' in the authors string.