Mesua myrtifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
myrtifolia
ID:
377180
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Baill.) Kosterm.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1969
Citation Micro:
Reinwardtia 7: 428 (1969)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000376512
Common Names
- Mesua Myrtifolia
- Myrtleleaf Mesua
- Mesua
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- Kayea myrtifolia Baill. [unknown]
Description
Mesua myrtifolia (also called Myrtle-Leaved Mesua, among many other common names) is a small evergreen tree native to the tropical regions of Southeast Asia. It has glossy, dark green leaves and fragrant white flowers. It grows in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade and is hardy in USDA zones 10-12.
Uses & Benefits
Mesua myrtifolia 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 myrtifolia 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Mesua myrtifolia is a perennial evergreen tree native to Southeast Asia. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings can be taken in the summer. The plant prefers partial shade and moist soil.
Where to Find Mesua myrtifolia
Mesua myrtifolia is native to India and can be found in the tropical forests of the Western Ghats.
Mesua myrtifolia FAQ
What is the common name of Mesua myrtifolia?
Myrtle Mesua
What is the growth habit of Mesua myrtifolia?
It is an evergreen tree with a spreading habit.
What is the soil type preferred by Mesua myrtifolia?
It prefers moist, well-drained soils.
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
Henri Ernest Baillon (1827-1895): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baill.' in the authors string.
André Joseph Guillaume Henri Kostermans (1906-1994): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kosterm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:428848-1: Based on the initial data import