Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fatraina
ID:
1259361

Status:
valid

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

Source:
tro

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Allertonia 8: 287 (2001)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001258699

Common Names

  • Fatraina Melicope
  • Melicope Fatraina
  • Fatraina Melicope

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Description

Melicope fatraina (also called Fatra 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 fatraina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and aquariums, and is also used to treat skin conditions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Melicope fatraina is a white to cream-colored flower with four petals. The seed of Melicope fatraina is a small, black, shiny seed. The seedlings of Melicope fatraina are small, with thin, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Melicope fatraina 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 fatraina

Melicope fatraina is native to Madagascar.

Melicope fatraina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Melicope fatraina?

Melicope fatraina

What is the common name of Melicope fatraina?

Fatrain's peppercress

Where does Melicope fatraina grow?

Melicope fatraina 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-50188695: 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.