Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cucullata
ID:
453699

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Gillespie) A.C.Sm.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
Fl. Vit. Nova 3: 502 (1985)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000453031

Common Names

  • Cucullata Melicope
  • Cucullata Pepper
  • Cucullata Pelea

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Synonyms

  • Melicope vitiensis (A.C.Sm.) A.C.Sm. [unknown]
  • Evodia cucullata Gillespie [unknown]
  • Evodia cucullata robustior A.C.Sm. [unknown]
  • Evodia vitiensis A.C.Sm. [unknown]
  • Evodia vitiensis minor A.C.Sm. [unknown]
  • Euodia cucullata Gillespie [unknown]
  • Euodia vitiensis A.C.Sm. [unknown]
  • Melicope cucullata robustior (A.C.Sm.) A.C.Sm. [unknown]
  • Melicope vitiensis minor (A.C.Sm.) A.C.Sm. [unknown]

Description

Melicope cucullata (also called 'Pua Kala', among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub native to Hawaii. It has simple, alternate leaves and small white flowers. It is found in dry to wet forests, from sea level to about 4,000 feet.

Uses & Benefits

Melicope cucullata is a shrub that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It has fragrant white flowers that attract butterflies and bees, making it a great addition to any garden. It is also used as a medicinal plant, with its leaves and bark being used to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Melicope cucullata is a small, white, four-petaled bloom that grows in clusters. The seed is a small, round, black seed with a white center. The seedling is a small, round, green plant with a white center.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Melicope cucullata can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix, and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist medium. Once established, the plants should be fertilized regularly and kept in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Melicope cucullata

Melicope cucullata is native to the Hawaiian Islands and can be found in moist forests at elevations of 1,000-2,500 m.

Melicope cucullata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Melicope cucullata?

Melicope cucullata

What type of plant is Melicope cucullata?

It is a species of tree in the family Rutaceae

Where is Melicope cucullata found?

It is found in Fiji

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

Albert Charles Smith (1906-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.C.Sm.' in the authors string.
John Wynn Gillespie (1901-1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gillespie' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:942291-1: Based on the initial data import