Melicope hivaoaensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.Florence
Source:
ksu
Year:
1997
Citation Micro:
Allertonia 7: 243 (1997)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000452996
Common Names
- Melicope hivaoaensis
- Hivaoaensis Pelea
- Hivaoaensis Pelea Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Melicope hivaoaensis (also called Hiva Oa Devilwood, among many other common names) is a small evergreen tree or shrub native to the Marquesas Islands. It grows up to 10 meters tall and has alternate, leathery leaves with toothed margins. The flowers are small and white, and the fruits are round and yellow. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Melicope hivaoaensis 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 flowers of Melicope hivaoaensis are white 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Melicope hivaoaensis is a shrub that can be propagated from cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in a variety of soil types.
Where to Find Melicope hivaoaensis
Melicope hivaoaensis is found in the tropical rainforests of Hawaii.
Melicope hivaoaensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Melicope hivaoaensis?
Melicope hivaoaensis
What is the common name of Melicope hivaoaensis?
Hivaoa Melicope
Where is Melicope hivaoaensis found?
Melicope hivaoaensis is found on the island of Raiatea in French Polynesia
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
Jacques Florence (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Florence' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:994894-1: Based on the initial data import