Status:
valid
Authors:
Chatrou
Source:
tro
Year:
1998
Citation Micro:
Novon 7: 346 (1997 publ. 1998)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001240947
Common Names
- Malmea dimera
- Dimera Malmea
- Dimer Malmea
Description
Malmea dimera (also called Dimer's Malmea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is native to China, where it is found in subtropical forests. It is a shrub with small, white flowers and grows in moist, shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Malmea dimera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber for furniture and construction.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Malmea dimera is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped plant with a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Malmea dimera can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is a hardy plant and can tolerate drought and frost.
Where to Find Malmea dimera
Malmea dimera is found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
Species in the Malmea genus
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Alphonsea elliptica,
Alphonsea gaudichaudiana,
Alphonsea hainanensis,
Alphonsea havilandii,
Alphonsea hortensis,
Alphonsea javanica,
Alphonsea johorensis,
Alphonsea keithii,
Alphonsea kinabaluensis,
Alphonsea kingii,
Alphonsea lucida,
Alphonsea lutea,
Alphonsea maingayi,
Alphonsea malayana,
Alphonsea mollis,
Alphonsea monogyna,
Alphonsea orthopetala,
Alphonsea ovata,
Alphonsea papuasica,
Alphonsea philastreana,
Alphonsea siamensis,
Alphonsea sonlaensis,
Alphonsea stenogyna,
Alphonsea tonquinensis,
Alphonsea tsangyanensis,
Alphonsea ventricosa,
Alphonsea zeylanica,
Alphonsea borneensis,
Alphonsea rugosa,
Alphonsea glandulosa,
Alphonsea pallida,
Alphonsea annulata,
Alphonsea isthmicola,
Alphonsea longicarpa,
Alphonsea phuwuaensis,
Ambavia capuronii,
Ambavia gerrardii,
Anaxagorea acuminata,
Anaxagorea allenii,
Anaxagorea angustifolia,
Anaxagorea borneensis,
Anaxagorea brachycarpa,
Anaxagorea brevipedicellata,
Anaxagorea brevipes,