Description
Memecylon ivohibense (also called Ivohibe Madagascan Blueberry, among many other common names) is a small shrub or tree, up to 6 m tall, with a dense, rounded crown. It is native to Madagascar, where it is found in dry deciduous forests and in the spiny bush. It has oval leaves, up to 8 cm long, with a pointed tip and a wavy margin.
Uses & Benefits
Memecylon ivohibense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating fever, malaria, and dysentery.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Memecylon ivohibense has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have two pointed leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Memecylon ivohibense 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 healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods require bright, indirect light and warm temperatures.