Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
batekeanum
ID:
1280664

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.D.Stone & G.M.Walters

Source:
tro

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Novon 16(2): 277 (276-280; fig. 2) (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001280002



Common Names

  • Memecylon batekeanum
  • Bateke's Memecylon
  • Bateke's Blueberry


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Description

Memecylon batekeanum (also called 'Bateke Memecylon', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Central and South America. It has narrow, lanceolate leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Memecylon batekeanum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make herbal tea which is believed to have many health benefits such as reducing inflammation, improving digestion, and boosting the immune system.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Memecylon batekeanum is small and white. The seed is a small, round, black shape. The seedlings are small and have green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Memecylon batekeanum is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. It can be pruned to maintain its shape and size.

Where to Find Memecylon batekeanum

Memecylon batekeanum can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Memecylon batekeanum FAQ

What is the common name of Memecylon batekeanum?

Bateke-memecylon

What is the natural habitat of Memecylon batekeanum?

Forests, thickets, and rocky areas

What is the flower color of Memecylon batekeanum?

White or pink

Species in the Memecylon genus

Memecylon talbotianum, Memecylon manickamii, Memecylon sivadasanii, Memecylon gopalanii, Memecylon acrocarpum, Memecylon acuminatissimum, Memecylon acuminatum, Memecylon amherstianum, Memecylon andamanicum, Memecylon azurinii, Memecylon basilanense, Memecylon borneense, Memecylon brachybotrys, Memecylon bracteolatum, Memecylon calderense, Memecylon campanulatum, Memecylon cantleyi, Memecylon caudatum, Memecylon celebicum, Memecylon ceramense, Memecylon cerasiforme, Memecylon chevalieri, Memecylon cinereum, Memecylon clarkeanum, Memecylon conocarpum, Memecylon constrictum, Memecylon cordifolium, Memecylon corticosum, Memecylon crassifolium, Memecylon cuneatum, Memecylon dallmannense, Memecylon discolor, Memecylon durum, Memecylon elaeagni, Memecylon elegans, Memecylon ellipticum, Memecylon elliptifolium, Memecylon elongatum, Memecylon flavescens, Memecylon floridum, Memecylon fruticosum, Memecylon fuscescens, Memecylon garcinioides, Memecylon geddesianum, Memecylon geoffrayi, Memecylon gibbosum, Memecylon giganteum, Memecylon gracile, Memecylon gracilipes, Memecylon gracillimum,

Species in the Melastomataceae family

Acanthella sprucei, Acanthella pulchra, Acanthella conferta, Aciotis polystachya, Aciotis purpurascens, Aciotis acuminifolia, Aciotis annua, Aciotis rubricaulis, Aciotis cordata, Aciotis indecora, Aciotis paludosa, Aciotis circaeoides, Aciotis ornata, Aciotis circaeifolia, Aciotis wurdackiana, Aciotis olivieriana, Aciotis ferreirana, Aciotis viscida, Aciotis pendulifolia, Aciotis brachybotria, Acisanthera pulchella, Acisanthera quadrata, Acisanthera boliviensis, Acisanthera variabilis, Acisanthera uniflora, Acisanthera alsinaefolia, Acisanthera paraguayensis, Acisanthera alata, Acisanthera hedyotoidea, Acisanthera glazioviana, Acisanthera quadrata, Acisanthera ayangannae, Acisanthera divaricata, Adelobotrys ciliatus, Adelobotrys atlanticus, Adelobotrys adscendens, Adelobotrys barbatus, Adelobotrys ciliata, Adelobotrys macrophylla, Adelobotrys praetexta, Adelobotrys tessmannii, Adelobotrys boissieriana, Adelobotrys fuscescens, Adelobotrys macrantha, Adelobotrys rotundifolius, Adelobotrys subsessilis, Adelobotrys jefensis, Adelobotrys linearifolia, Adelobotrys ayangannensis, Adelobotrys scandens,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50307340: Based on the initial data import
Robert Douglas Stone (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.D.Stone' in the authors string.
Gretchen Walters: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.M.Walters' in the authors string.