Melicope spathulata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Gray
Source:
ksu
Year:
1854
Citation Micro:
U.S. Expl. Exped., Phan. 1: 352 (1854)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000452826
Common Names
- Melicope spathulata
- Spatula-Leaved Melicope
- Spatula-Leaved Pelea
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- Melicope grandifolia A.Gray [unknown]
- Platydesma spathulatum (A.Gray) Skottsb. [unknown]
- Platydesma campanulata H.Mann [unknown]
- Platydesma grandifolium (A.Gray) Skottsb. [unknown]
Description
Melicope spathulata (also called Spathulate Pelea, among many other common names) is a small tree native to Hawaii. It has small, oval leaves and white flowers. It typically grows in moist, shady areas, such as along riverbanks and in rainforest understories.
Uses & Benefits
Melicope spathulata 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 spathulata has small, white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings have a single, round, heart-shaped leaf.
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Melicope spathulata is a perennial shrub native to Southeast Asia. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings, and prefers a warm, humid environment. It should be grown in partial shade and in well-drained, fertile soil. It is a hardy plant that can tolerate temperatures down to 0°C.
Where to Find Melicope spathulata
Melicope spathulata can be found in wet forests on the Hawaiian Islands.
Melicope spathulata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Melicope spathulata?
Melicope spathulata
What is the common name of Melicope spathulata?
Spathulate Melicope
Where is Melicope spathulata found?
Melicope spathulata is found in Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua.
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
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:774337-1: Based on the initial data import