Mesua hexapetala - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hexapetala
ID:
1262333
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hook.f.) P.S.Ashton
Source:
tro
Year:
1988
Citation Micro:
Man. Non-Dipterocarp Trees Sarawak 2: 191 (1988), without basionym ref.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001261671
Common Names
- Hexapetal Mesua
- Mesua hexapetala
- Hexapetal Mesu
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Mesua hexapetala (also called Six-petaled Mesua, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Calophyllaceae. It is a shrub, up to 4 m tall, native to tropical Asia, from India to China and Indonesia. It is found in evergreen forests, at altitudes of up to 2000 m.
Uses & Benefits
Mesua hexapetala is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is also used as a hedge plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Mesua hexapetala has small, white flowers with a diameter of about 1 cm. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Mesua hexapetala is an evergreen shrub that is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or autumn. Cuttings can also be taken in summer.
Where to Find Mesua hexapetala
Mesua hexapetala is native to tropical Asia and can be found in moist forests, along roadsides, and in disturbed areas.
Mesua hexapetala FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mesua hexapetala?
Mesua hexapetala
What is the common name of Mesua hexapetala?
Mesua hexapetala
Where is Mesua hexapetala found?
South America
Species in the Mesua genus
Mesua larnachiana, Mesua grandis, Mesua kochummeniana, Mesua korthalsiana, Mesua myrtifolia, Mesua lanceolata, Mesua floribunda, Mesua lepidota, Mesua macrantha, Mesua macrocarpa, Mesua manii, Mesua catharinae, Mesua clemensiorum, Mesua daphnifolia, Mesua garciae, Mesua elmeri, Mesua eugeniifolia, Mesua stylosa, Mesua rosea, Mesua megalocarpa, Mesua sukoeana, Mesua thwaitesii, Mesua wrayi, Mesua navesii, Mesua nervosa, Mesua nivenii, Mesua nuda, Mesua oblongifolia, Mesua racemosa, Mesua paniculata, Mesua philippinensis, Mesua planigemma, Mesua pulchella, Mesua purseglovei, Mesua paludosa, Mesua calophylloides, Mesua assamica, Mesua beccariana, Mesua hexapetala, Mesua pustulata, Mesua ferrea, Mesua macrophylla,
Species in the Calophyllaceae family
Calophyllum acidus, Calophyllum acutiputamen, Calophyllum aerarium, Calophyllum alboramulum, Calophyllum amblyphyllum, Calophyllum andersonii, Calophyllum angulare, Calophyllum apetalum, Calophyllum archipelagi, Calophyllum ardens, Calophyllum articulatum, Calophyllum aurantiacum, Calophyllum aureobrunnescens, Calophyllum aureum, Calophyllum austroindicum, Calophyllum balansae, Calophyllum banyengii, Calophyllum bicolor, Calophyllum biflorum, Calophyllum bifurcatum, Calophyllum blancoi, Calophyllum brachyphyllum, Calophyllum bracteatum, Calophyllum brasiliense, Calophyllum brassii, Calophyllum calaba, Calophyllum calcicola, Calophyllum caledonicum, Calophyllum canum, Calophyllum carrii, Calophyllum castaneum, Calophyllum caudatum, Calophyllum celebicum, Calophyllum cerasiferum, Calophyllum ceriferum, Calophyllum chapelieri, Calophyllum clemensiorum, Calophyllum collinum, Calophyllum comorense, Calophyllum complanatum, Calophyllum confertum, Calophyllum confusum, Calophyllum cordato-oblongum, Calophyllum coriaceum, Calophyllum costatum, Calophyllum costulatum, Calophyllum cucullatum, Calophyllum cuneifolium, Calophyllum dasypodium, Calophyllum depressinervosum,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50199540: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
Peter Shaw Ashton (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.S.Ashton' in the authors string.