Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
steenisii
ID:
453504

Status:
valid

Authors:
T.G.Hartley

Source:
ksu

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Allertonia 8: 254 (2001)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000452836

Common Names

  • Melicope steenisii
  • Steenis' Melicope
  • Steenis' Pelea

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Description

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

Uses & Benefits

Melicope steenisii 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 steenisii 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 steenisii is a shrub native to Hawaii. It is hardy in USDA zones 9-11 and prefers full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soils and should be watered regularly during dry spells. Pruning should be done in late winter or early spring to encourage more blooms.

Where to Find Melicope steenisii

Melicope steenisii is found in the rainforests of New Guinea.

Melicope steenisii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Melicope steenisii?

Melicope steenisii

What is the common name of Melicope steenisii?

Steenis' melicope

Where is Melicope steenisii found?

Melicope steenisii 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,