Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
emancipatum
ID:
1328505

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.D.Stone

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 183(4): 266 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001340959



Common Names

  • Memecylon emancipatum
  • Emancipated Memecylon
  • Emancipated Melastome


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Description

Memecylon emancipatum (also called Emancipated memecylon, among many other common names) is a shrub native to East Asia. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and white flowers. It is found in moist, shady forests.

Uses & Benefits

Memecylon emancipatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a groundcover in shaded areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Memecylon emancipatum is white and tubular with a yellow center. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Memecylon emancipatum is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 6 feet in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through cuttings, which should be taken in the spring or summer. The cuttings should be about 4-6 inches long and should be placed in moist soil. Keep the soil moist and the cuttings should root in about 4-6 weeks.

Where to Find Memecylon emancipatum

Memecylon emancipatum is native to tropical Africa, where it can be found in moist forests.

Memecylon emancipatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Memecylon emancipatum?

Memecylon emancipatum

What is the common name of Memecylon emancipatum?

Emancipated Melastome

What is the natural habitat of Memecylon emancipatum?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

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

Robert Douglas Stone (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.D.Stone' in the authors string.