Melicytus novae-zelandiae - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(A.Cunn.) P.S.Green
Source:
tro
Year:
1970
Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 51: 219 (1970)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001233436
Common Names
- Melicytus Novae-Zelandiae
- Novae-Zelandiae
- Melicytus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Melicytus novae-zelandiae (also called New Zealand Melicytus, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to tropical regions of Central and South America. It has small, ovate leaves and grows in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Melicytus novae-zelandiae is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a food source for birds and other animals.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Melicytus novae-zelandiae sub. centurionis P.S.GreenFlower, Seeds and Seedlings
Melicytus novae-zelandiae has small white flowers that are clustered in the leaf axils. Its seeds are small, dark brown and oval in shape. Seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons and a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Melicytus novae-zelandiae is a hardy, evergreen shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. To propagate from seed, collect the seeds when they are ripe and sow them in a sterile, moist medium. To propagate from cuttings, take semi-hardwood cuttings in late spring or early summer and root them in a moist, well-draining soil. Cultivation of Melicytus novae-zelandiae requires full sun to partial shade, moist soil, and protection from strong winds.
Where to Find Melicytus novae-zelandiae
Melicytus novae-zelandiae is native to New Zealand and can be found in lowland and montane forests.
Species in the Melicytus genus
Melicytus dentatus, Melicytus micranthus, Melicytus macrophyllus, Melicytus lanceolatus, Melicytus flexuosus, Melicytus drucei, Melicytus fasciger, Melicytus samoensis, Melicytus ramilanceolatus, Melicytus alpinus, Melicytus angustifolius, Melicytus chathamicus, Melicytus crassifolius, Melicytus novae-zelandiae, Melicytus obovatus,
Species in the Violaceae family
Agatea lecointei, Agatea longipedicellata, Agatea macrobotrys, Agatea pancheri, Agatea rufotomentosa, Agatea schlechteri, Agatea veillonii, Agatea violaris, Allexis batangae, Allexis cauliflora, Allexis obanensis, Allexis zygomorpha, Amphirrhox grandifolia, Amphirrhox longifolia, Anchietea exalata, Anchietea frangulifolia, Anchietea peruviana, Anchietea pyrifolia, Anchietea raimondii, Anchietea selloviana, Anchietea suma, Anchietea ferrucciae, Anchietea ballardii, Calyptrion arboreum, Calyptrion carthagenense, Calyptrion pubescens, Calyptrion volubile, Decorsella paradoxa, Fusispermum laxiflorum, Fusispermum minutiflorum, Fusispermum rubrolignosum, Hybanthopsis bahiensis, Hybanthus albus, Hybanthus austrocaledonicus, Hybanthus caledonicus, Hybanthus cymulosus, Hybanthus debilissimus, Hybanthus domingensis, Hybanthus durus, Hybanthus epacroides, Hybanthus galeottii, Hybanthus graminifolius, Hybanthus havanensis, Hybanthus heterosepalus, Hybanthus leptopus, Hybanthus leucanthus, Hybanthus micranthus, Hybanthus mossamedensis, Hybanthus paraguariensis, Hybanthus parviflorus,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50075280: Based on the initial data import
Allan Cunningham (1791-1839): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Cunn.' in the authors string.
Peter Shaw Green (1920-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.S.Green' in the authors string.