Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
elaeagni
ID:
161410

Status:
valid

Authors:
Blume

Source:
ipni

Year:
1851

Citation Micro:
Mus. Bot. 1(23): 356 (1851)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000160739



Common Names

  • Elaeagni Memecylon
  • Oleaster Memecylon
  • Blueberry Tree


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Description

Memecylon elaeagni (also called 'Elaeagnus Blueberry', among many other common names) is a small shrub with blue-green foliage and white flowers. It is native to India and Sri Lanka, and is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Memecylon elaeagni is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a hedge plant and for soil stabilization. Its leaves are used as a vegetable and the flowers are used for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Memecylon elaeagni is a small, white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oblong seed. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Memecylon elaeagni can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Memecylon elaeagni

Memecylon elaeagni is found in the tropical rainforest of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Memecylon elaeagni FAQ

What is the scientific name of Memecylon elaeagni?

Memecylon elaeagni

What is the common name of Memecylon elaeagni?

Oleaster Memecylon

What is the natural habitat of Memecylon elaeagni?

Tropical rainforests

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,