Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Icacinales
Species:
megacarpum
ID:
374404

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hemsl.) Sleumer

Source:
cmp

Year:
1940

Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 15: 243 (1940)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000373736



Common Names

  • Merrilliodendron megacarpum
  • Large-fruited Merrilliodendron
  • Large-fruited Tree


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Synonyms

  • Mangifera xylocarpa Lauterb. [unknown]
  • Merrilliodendron rotense Kaneh. [unknown]
  • Peekeliodendron missionariorum Sleumer [unknown]

Description

Merrilliodendron megacarpum (also called Big-fruited merrilliodendron, among many other common names) is a medium-sized evergreen tree. It has glossy, dark green leaves and small white flowers. It is native to India and is found in moist, subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Merrilliodendron megacarpum is used as an ornamental plant, for medicinal purposes, and as a source of essential oils.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Merrilliodendron megacarpum has small, white flowers with four petals. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are slender and have a single, long leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Merrilliodendron megacarpum is a slow-growing, evergreen tree that can reach up to 20 m in height. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. Germination is slow and can take up to 3 months.

Where to Find Merrilliodendron megacarpum

Merrilliodendron megacarpum is native to tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Merrilliodendron megacarpum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Merrilliodendron megacarpum?

Merrilliodendron megacarpum

What is the common name of Merrilliodendron megacarpum?

Giant-fruited Merrilliodendron

Where is Merrilliodendron megacarpum found?

Merrilliodendron megacarpum is found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Species in the Merrilliodendron genus

Species in the Icacinaceae family

Alsodeiopsis chippii, Alsodeiopsis mannii, Alsodeiopsis poggei, Alsodeiopsis rowlandii, Alsodeiopsis schumannii, Alsodeiopsis staudtii, Alsodeiopsis tessmannii, Alsodeiopsis zenkeri, Calatola costaricensis, Calatola laevigata, Calatola mollis, Calatola pastazana, Calatola uxpanapensis, Calatola microcarpa, Casimirella ampla, Casimirella beckii, Casimirella crispula, Casimirella diversifolia, Casimirella guaranitica, Casimirella lanata, Casimirella rupestris, Cassinopsis chapelieri, Cassinopsis ciliata, Cassinopsis ilicifolia, Cassinopsis madagascariensis, Cassinopsis tinifolia, Cassinopsis tomentosa, Desmostachys longipes, Desmostachys oblongifolia, Desmostachys planchonianus, Desmostachys tenuifolius, Desmostachys vogelii, Emmotum harleyi, Emmotum acuminatum, Emmotum affine, Emmotum celiae, Emmotum conjunctum, Emmotum fagifolium, Emmotum floribundum, Emmotum fulvum, Emmotum glabrum, Emmotum nitens, Emmotum orbiculatum, Emmotum yapacanum, Emmotum amazonicum, Hosiea japonica, Hosiea sinensis, Icacina claessensii, Icacina guessfeldtii, Icacina mannii,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2366961: Based on the initial data import
William Hemsley (1843-1924): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hemsl.' in the authors string.
Hermann Otto Sleumer (1906-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sleumer' in the authors string.