Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fulva
ID:
453647

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Guillaumin) B.C.Stone

Source:
ksu

Year:
1961

Citation Micro:
Adansonia , n.s., 1: 95 (1961)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000452979

Common Names

  • Melicope fulva
  • Fulva Melicope
  • Fulva Pepper

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Synonyms

  • Pelea fulva Guillaumin [unknown]
  • Evodia wagapensis Guillaumin [unknown]

Description

Melicope fulva (also called Orange-flowered Melicope, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to the mountains of Hawaii. It is a small, evergreen shrub, with dark green, glossy leaves and small, orange flowers. It is found in moist, shady areas, often growing on the trunks of trees.

Uses & Benefits

Melicope fulva is used in landscaping and as an ornamental plant, and is also used for erosion control and as a soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Melicope fulva are yellow and fragrant, with four petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Melicope fulva 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 fulva

Melicope fulva can be found in the rainforests of Hawaii

Melicope fulva FAQ

What are the common names of Melicope fulva?

Melicope fulva is commonly known as the tawny melicope.

What is the growth habit of Melicope fulva?

Melicope fulva is an evergreen shrub or small tree that grows up to 3 meters in height.

Where is Melicope fulva found?

Melicope fulva is native to the Solomon Islands.

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

André Guillaumin (1885-1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Guillaumin' in the authors string.
Benjamin Clemens Stone (1933-1994): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.C.Stone' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:774278-1: Based on the initial data import