Iguanura melinauensis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Kiew
Source:
wcs
Year:
1976
Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Singapore 28: 208 (1976)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000217370
Common Names
- Iguanura melinauensis
- Melinauensis Iguanura
- Iguanura Melinau
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Iguanura melinauensis (also called Melinau Iguanura, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree with white flowers and yellow fruits. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in tropical and subtropical forests. It is often found in secondary forests, disturbed areas and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Iguanura melinauensis has been used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headaches, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Iguanura melinauensis has white flowers with yellow anthers. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have round leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Iguanura melinauensis is a terrestrial orchid native to Malaysia, Thailand, and Sumatra. It prefers a shady, humid environment and can be propagated by division or seed. It requires well-draining soil and should be watered regularly. It should be fertilized with a balanced fertilizer every two weeks during the growing season.
Where to Find Iguanura melinauensis
Iguanura melinauensis is native to India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka and can be found in moist forests, grasslands, and scrublands.
Iguanura melinauensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Iguanura melinauensis?
Iguanura melinauensis
What is the family of Iguanura melinauensis?
Araliaceae
What is the native range of Iguanura melinauensis?
India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia
Species in the Iguanura genus
Iguanura ambigua, Iguanura asli, Iguanura belumensis, Iguanura bicornis, Iguanura borneensis, Iguanura chaiana, Iguanura corniculata, Iguanura curvata, Iguanura divergens, Iguanura elegans, Iguanura geonomiformis, Iguanura humilis, Iguanura kelantanensis, Iguanura leucocarpa, Iguanura macrostachya, Iguanura melinauensis, Iguanura minor, Iguanura mirabilis, Iguanura myochodoides, Iguanura palmuncula, Iguanura parvula, Iguanura perdana, Iguanura piahensis, Iguanura polymorpha, Iguanura prolifera, Iguanura remotiflora, Iguanura sanderiana, Iguanura speciosa, Iguanura tenuis, Iguanura thalangensis, Iguanura wallichiana, Iguanura cemurung, Iguanura diffusa, Iguanura namsabiensis,
Species in the Arecaceae family
Acanthophoenix crinita, Acanthophoenix rubra, Acanthophoenix rousselii, Acoelorraphe wrightii, Acrocomia aculeata, Acrocomia crispa, Acrocomia hassleri, Acrocomia intumescens, Acrocomia totai, Acrocomia emensis, Acrocomia glaucescens, Acrocomia corumbaensi, Actinorhytis calapparia, Actinorhytis calapparia, Adonidia merrillii, Adonidia dransfieldii, Aiphanes graminifolia, Aiphanes bicornis, Aiphanes buenaventurae, Aiphanes multiplex, Aiphanes acaulis, Aiphanes chiribogensis, Aiphanes concinna, Aiphanes deltoidea, Aiphanes duquei, Aiphanes eggersii, Aiphanes erinacea, Aiphanes gelatinosa, Aiphanes grandis, Aiphanes hirsuta, Aiphanes horrida, Aiphanes killipii, Aiphanes leiostachys, Aiphanes lindeniana, Aiphanes linearis, Aiphanes macroloba, Aiphanes minima, Aiphanes parvifolia, Aiphanes pilaris, Aiphanes simplex, Aiphanes spicata, Aiphanes tricuspidata, Aiphanes truncata, Aiphanes ulei, Aiphanes verrucosa, Aiphanes weberbaueri, Aiphanes argos, Aiphanes tatama, Aiphanes gloria, Aiphanes decipiens,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-102437: Based on the initial data import
Ruth Kiew (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kiew' in the authors string.