Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
heyneanum
ID:
161459

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth. ex Wight & Arn.

Source:
ipni

Year:
1834

Citation Micro:
Prodr. Fl. Ind. Orient. 1: 319 (1834)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000160788



Common Names

  • Heyne's Memecylon
  • Blueberry Tree
  • Indian Blueberry


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Synonyms

  • Memecylon deccanense C.B.Clarke [unknown]
  • Memecylon grande B.Heyne [unknown]
  • Memecylon wightianum Triana [illegitimate]

Description

Memecylon heyneanum (also called Heyne's Memecylon, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree found in the tropical forests of India, Nepal and Bhutan. It has a dense, rounded crown and grows up to 10 m tall. Its leaves are dark green, leathery and oblong-elliptic in shape. The flowers are small, white and fragrant, and the fruits are small, round and yellow.

Uses & Benefits

Memecylon heyneanum is used as an ornamental plant, as a hedge or screen, and as a windbreak. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, malaria, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Memecylon heyneanum is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Memecylon heyneanum can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept at a temperature of around 25°C. Cuttings should be taken from the top of the plant and planted in a moist, well-draining soil. The soil should be kept moist but not soggy. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, bright location and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Memecylon heyneanum

Memecylon heyneanum is native to India, Myanmar, and Thailand.

Memecylon heyneanum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Memecylon heyneanum?

Memecylon heyneanum

What is the common name of Memecylon heyneanum?

Heyne's Memecylon

What is the natural habitat of Memecylon heyneanum?

Tropical forests of India

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 ifn-77576: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
George Arnott Walker-Arnott (1799-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arn.' in the authors string.
Robert Wight (1796-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wight' in the authors string.