Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
saint-johnii
ID:
1276594

Status:
valid

Authors:
(E.P.Hume) T.G.Hartley & B.C.Stone

Source:
tro

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
Taxon 38: 121 (1989)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001275932

Common Names

  • Melicope saint-johnii
  • St. John's Melicope
  • St. John's White-eye

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Description

Melicope saint-johnii (also called Saint John's Melicope, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Hawaii. It typically grows to a height of 2–4 m (6.6–13.1 ft). It has dark green, glossy leaves and small white flowers. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade.

Uses & Benefits

Melicope saint-johnii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Melicope saint-johnii is a small, white, four-petalled flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Melicope saint-johnii is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 9 m in height. It is native to Hawaii and is found in dry to mesic forests. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained seedling mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and placed in a well-drained rooting medium. The cuttings should be kept moist and in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Melicope saint-johnii

Melicope saint-johnii is native to Hawaii.

Melicope saint-johnii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Melicope saint-johnii?

Melicope saint-johnii

What is the common name of Melicope saint-johnii?

Saint-Johnii Melicope

What type of plant is Melicope saint-johnii?

Tree

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-50284088: Based on the initial data import
Benjamin Clemens Stone (1933-1994): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.C.Stone' in the authors string.
Thomas Gordon Hartley (1931-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.G.Hartley' in the authors string.
Edward P. Hume: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.P.Hume' in the authors string.