Menepetalum salicifolium - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Celastrales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
salicifolium
ID:
375702
Status:
valid
Authors:
Loes.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1906
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 39: 168 (1906)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000375034
Common Names
- Willow-leaved Menepetalum
- Willow-leaved Menepetalus
- Willow-leaved Menepetalum Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Menepetalum salicifolium (also called Willow-Leaved Menepetalum, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub native to South America. It has a spreading habit and its leaves are glossy and dark green. It grows in dry and moist forests, as well as in scrublands and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Menepetalum salicifolium is used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Menepetalum salicifolium is small and white, with four petals. The seed is a small, black, round nut. The seedlings are small and green.
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Menepetalum salicifolium is a small shrub that grows up to 1.5 m tall. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate partial shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the branches and rooted in a moist soil mix.
Where to Find Menepetalum salicifolium
Menepetalum salicifolium is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.
Menepetalum salicifolium FAQ
What is the scientific name of Menepetalum salicifolium?
Menepetalum salicifolium
What is the common name of Menepetalum salicifolium?
Willow-leaved Menepetalum
Where is Menepetalum salicifolium found?
It is found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar
Species in the Menepetalum genus
Species in the Celastraceae family
Acanthothamnus aphyllus, Allocassine laurifolia, Anthodon decussatus, Anthodon panamense, Apatophyllum constablei, Apatophyllum flavovirens, Apatophyllum macgillivrayi, Apatophyllum olsenii, Apatophyllum teretifolium, Apodostigma pallens, Arnicratea cambodiana, Arnicratea ferruginea, Bequaertia mucronata, Brassiantha pentamera, Brassiantha hedraiantheroides, Brexia alaticarpa, Brexia australis, Brexia madagascariensis, Brexia marioniae, Brexiella cymosa, Brexiella ilicifolia, Campylostemon angolense, Campylostemon bequaertii, Campylostemon danckelmannianus, Campylostemon laurentii, Campylostemon lindequistianus, Campylostemon mitophorus, Campylostemon warneckeanum, Canotia holacantha, Canotia wendtii, Cassine albens, Cassine balae, Cassine burkeana, Cassine congylos, Cassine grossa, Cassine kedarnathii, Cassine koordersii, Cassine megaphylla, Cassine micrantha, Cassine obiensis, Cassine parvifolia, Cassine peragua, Cassine kamurensis, Catha edulis, Celastrus aculeatus, Celastrus angulata, Celastrus australis, Celastrus caseariifolius, Celastrus cuneatus, Celastrus flagellaris,
References
Ludwig Eduard Theodor Loesener (1865-1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Loes.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:162138-1: Based on the initial data import