Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
jadhavii
ID:
163062

Status:
valid

Authors:
K.N.Reddy, C.S.Reddy & V.S.Raju

Source:
ipni

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
J. Econ. Taxon. Bot. 28(1): 165 (-166) (2004)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000162391



Common Names

  • Memecylon Jadhavii
  • Jadhav's Memecylon
  • Jadhavii Memecylon


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Description

Memecylon jadhavii (also called Jadhav's Memecylon, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 m tall. It is native to India and is found in evergreen forests and moist deciduous forests. It has simple, opposite leaves that are ovate in shape and are 5-10 cm long.

Uses & Benefits

Memecylon jadhavii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, cold, and cough.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Memecylon jadhavii is a small, white, star-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Memecylon jadhavii is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers a well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Water regularly during the growing season and fertilize every two weeks with a balanced fertilizer. Prune in spring to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Memecylon jadhavii

Memecylon jadhavii is native to the Western Ghats of India.

Memecylon jadhavii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Memecylon jadhavii?

Memecylon jadhavii

What is the common name of Memecylon jadhavii?

Jadhav's memecylon

What are the natural habitats of Memecylon jadhavii?

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

K.N. Reddy: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.N.Reddy' in the authors string.
C. Sudhakar Reddy: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.S.Reddy' in the authors string.
Vatsavaya Satyanarayana Raju (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'V.S.Raju' in the authors string.