Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
pendulum
ID:
1042342

Status:
valid

Authors:
Chih C.Wang, Y.H.Tseng, Y.T.Chen & Kun C.Chang

Source:
tro

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Novon 21(2): 278 (-280; fig. 1) (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001041680



Common Names

  • Memecylon pendulum
  • Pendulum Memecylon
  • Pendulum Memecylon Plant


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Description

Memecylon pendulum (also called 'Pendulum Memecylon', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to India, Sri Lanka, and China. It typically grows in tropical and subtropical forests, often in areas with high humidity and rainfall.

Uses & Benefits

Memecylon pendulum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Memecylon pendulum is small, white, and star-shaped with 5 petals. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a long, slender stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Memecylon pendulum can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It can tolerate some drought but will not tolerate wet soils. It can be propagated by cuttings in the spring or fall. The plants should be divided every two to three years to keep them healthy and vigorous.

Where to Find Memecylon pendulum

Memecylon pendulum is native to India and is found in the tropical regions of the country.

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

Kun Cheng Chang: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kun C.Chang' in the authors string.
Chih Chiang Wang: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chih C.Wang' in the authors string.
Yen Hsueh Tseng: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.H.Tseng' in the authors string.
Yun Tsao Chen: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.T.Chen' in the authors string.