Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
lepidota
ID:
377185

Status:
valid

Authors:
T.Anderson

Source:
ksu

Year:
1874

Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 1: 278 (1874)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000376517



Common Names

  • Mesua Lepidota
  • Scaly Mesua
  • Mesua


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Synonyms

  • Kayea lepidota (Fern.-Vill.) Pierre [unknown]
  • Vidalia lepidota Fern.-Vill. [unknown]

Description

Mesua lepidota (also called Ironwood Tree, among many other common names) is a species of tropical tree in the Calophyllaceae family. It is native to the Indian subcontinent, Indochina, and Malesia. Its habitats include tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, subtropical or tropical moist montane forests, and riverside forests.

Uses & Benefits

Mesua lepidota is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, pain, and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mesua lepidota is a white, fragrant flower with four petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, ovoid capsule. The seedlings are small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mesua lepidota is a tropical evergreen tree that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is hardy to USDA zones 10-12.

Where to Find Mesua lepidota

Mesua lepidota is native to India and can be found in the tropical forests of the Western Ghats.

Mesua lepidota FAQ

What is the common name of Mesua lepidota?

Scaly Mesua

What is the growth habit of Mesua lepidota?

It is an evergreen tree with a spreading habit.

What is the soil type preferred by Mesua lepidota?

It prefers moist, well-drained soils.

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,

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