Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
wallichii
ID:
161631

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ridl.

Source:
ipni

Year:
1918

Citation Micro:
Journ. Straits Br. Roy. As. Soc. No. 79, 74 (1918), in obs.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000160960



Common Names

  • Wallich's Blueberry Ash
  • Wallich's Blueberry Myrtle
  • Wallich's Satinash


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Synonyms

  • Memecylon depressum Benth. [invalid]
  • Memecylon longifolium Ridl. [unknown]

Description

Memecylon wallichii (also called 'Wallich's Memecylon', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with white flowers and fruits. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands, and is found in moist forests and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Memecylon wallichii is used as an ornamental plant and also in traditional medicine. It is used to treat fever, rheumatism, and skin diseases. The leaves are used as a poultice to treat wounds and sores. The leaves are also used to make a tea which is used to treat digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Memecylon wallichii are white or pinkish in color, and have a bell-shaped corolla. The seeds are small, black, and have a smooth surface. The seedlings have a single pair of opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Memecylon wallichii can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plants should be grown in full sun or partial shade and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Memecylon wallichii

Memecylon wallichii is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Memecylon wallichii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Memecylon wallichii?

Memecylon wallichii

What is the common name of Memecylon wallichii?

Wallichii Memecylon

What is the natural habitat of Memecylon wallichii?

It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

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,

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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,