Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sessilis
ID:
453511

Status:
valid

Authors:
(H.Lév.) T.G.Hartley & B.C.Stone

Source:
ksu

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Allertonia 8: 288 (2001)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000452843

Common Names

  • Melicope sessilis
  • Sessile Melicope
  • Sessile Pelea

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Synonyms

  • Melicope mauii T.G.Hartley & B.C.Stone [unknown]
  • Evodia parvifolia (Hillebr.) Drake [unknown]
  • Pelea apoda H.St.John [unknown]
  • Pelea parvifolia Hillebr. [unknown]

Description

Melicope sessilis (also called 'Sessile 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 sessilis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to reduce soil erosion and to provide habitat for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Melicope sessilis has small, white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings have a single, round, heart-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Melicope sessilis is a shrub that grows best in full sun or partial shade. It is tolerant of a variety of soils, but prefers well-drained, moist soil. Propagation is best done by cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood in the summer, and should be treated with rooting hormone before planting in a well-drained potting mix. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a well-drained potting mix.

Where to Find Melicope sessilis

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

Melicope sessilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Melicope sessilis?

Melicope sessilis

What is the common name of Melicope sessilis?

Sessile melicope

Where is Melicope sessilis found?

Melicope sessilis is found in the tropical forests of Australia

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

Augustin Abel Hector Léveillé (1864-1918): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Lév.' in the authors string.
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.