Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
pseudogaleatum
ID:
1542269

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.D.Stone

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2020

Citation Micro:
Candollea 75(2): 232. 2020

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000023621



Common Names

  • Memecylon Pseudogaleatum
  • Pseudogaleatum Memecylon
  • False-Helmet Memecylon


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Description

Memecylon pseudogaleatum (also called Pseudogaleate Memecylon, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Melastomataceae family. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Memecylon pseudogaleatum is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is also used as a food source and for its timber. The leaves are used to make tea and the fruits are eaten as a snack.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Memecylon pseudogaleatum is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling with a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Memecylon pseudogaleatum is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 m tall. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a well-drained potting mix.

Where to Find Memecylon pseudogaleatum

Memecylon pseudogaleatum is native to tropical Africa and is found in many countries including Cameroon, Ghana, and Nigeria.

Memecylon pseudogaleatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Memecylon pseudogaleatum?

Memecylon pseudogaleatum

What is the common name of Memecylon pseudogaleatum?

Pseudogaleatum Memecylon

What is the natural habitat of Memecylon pseudogaleatum?

Tropical moist 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,