Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
occultum
ID:
1229759

Status:
valid

Authors:
Jacq.-Fél.

Source:
tro

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
Adansonia , sér. 2, 18(4): 412 (1979)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001229097



Common Names

  • Occult Memecylon
  • Occult Memecylons
  • Occult Memecylons


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Description

Memecylon occultum (also called 'M. occultum', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Melastomataceae family. It is native to the Himalayas and can be found in temperate forests and shrublands. It has simple, ovate leaves and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Memecylon occultum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for animals. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Memecylon occultum has small, white flowers and its seeds are small and round. Its seedlings have a single pair of leaves and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Memecylon occultum is a tropical shrub that is easy to propagate and cultivate. It can be propagated from seed or by division of the root system. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It needs to be watered regularly and fertilized every two to three months. It is also susceptible to pests and diseases, so it should be monitored closely.

Where to Find Memecylon occultum

Memecylon occultum can be found in moist meadows, marshes, and swamps in the eastern United States and Canada.

Memecylon occultum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Memecylon occultum?

Memecylon occultum

What is the common name of Memecylon occultum?

Occult Memecylon

What is the natural habitat of Memecylon occultum?

Memecylon occultum is found in tropical and subtropical regions

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,

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