Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rigoensis
ID:
453551

Status:
valid

Authors:
T.G.Hartley

Source:
ksu

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Allertonia 8: 215 (2001)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000452883

Common Names

  • Melicope rigoensis
  • Rigoensis Melicope
  • Rigoensis Pepper

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Description

Melicope rigoensis (also called 'Rigo mokihana', among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub with white flowers and small, round fruits. It is native to the Hawaiian Islands and other islands in the Pacific, and grows in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Melicope rigoensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Melicope rigoensis are small, white and fragrant. The seeds are small, brown and oval shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Melicope rigoensis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and warm (around 70-80°F). For cuttings, take 4-6 inch stem cuttings from the plant and place them in a moist potting mix. Keep the soil moist and warm until the cuttings have rooted.

Where to Find Melicope rigoensis

Melicope rigoensis is found in the rainforests of New South Wales, Australia.

Melicope rigoensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Melicope rigoensis?

Melicope rigoensis

What is the common name of Melicope rigoensis?

Kauwila

What is the natural habitat of Melicope rigoensis?

Dry to mesic forests

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,