Meineckia filipes - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
filipes
ID:
240001
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Balf.f.) G.L.Webster
Source:
wcs
Year:
1965
Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Neerl. 14: 344 (1965)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000239333
Common Names
- Meineckia filipes
- Meineckia Filipe
- Meineckia Filipe Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Phyllanthus filipes Balf.f. [unknown]
Description
Meineckia filipes (also called Filipe's meineckia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with ovate to elliptic leaves that are 2-7 cm long. It is native to Madagascar and is found in dry deciduous forests and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Meineckia filipes is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, coughs, and colds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Meineckia filipes has small white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and thin with a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Meineckia filipes is a shrub native to Madagascar. It prefers full sun and well-draining soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some light frost. Propagation is done through cuttings or seed.
Where to Find Meineckia filipes
Meineckia filipes is native to India and can be found in moist forests and grasslands.
Meineckia filipes FAQ
What is the scientific name of Meineckia filipes?
Meineckia filipes
What is the common name of Meineckia filipes?
Thread-like Meineckia
Where is Meineckia filipes found?
It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Madagascar.
Species in the Meineckia genus
Meineckia acuminata, Meineckia baronii, Meineckia bartlettii, Meineckia calycina, Meineckia capillipes, Meineckia decaryi, Meineckia filipes, Meineckia fruticans, Meineckia grandiflora, Meineckia humbertii, Meineckia leandrii, Meineckia longipes, Meineckia macropus, Meineckia madagascariensis, Meineckia neogranatensis, Meineckia nguruensis, Meineckia orientalis, Meineckia ovata, Meineckia parvifolia, Meineckia paxii, Meineckia peltata, Meineckia phyllanthoides, Meineckia pubiflora, Meineckia stipularis, Meineckia trichogynis, Meineckia uzungwaensis, Meineckia vestita, Meineckia websteri, Meineckia gracilipes, Meineckia cerebroides, Meineckia nusbaumeri, Meineckia ranirisonii,
Species in the Phyllanthaceae family
Actephila alanbakeri, Actephila saccata, Actephila albidula, Actephila anthelminthica, Actephila aurantiaca, Actephila collinsiae, Actephila daii, Actephila dolichopoda, Actephila excelsa, Actephila foetida, Actephila grandifolia, Actephila latifolia, Actephila lindleyi, Actephila longipedicellata, Actephila macrantha, Actephila mearsii, Actephila merrilliana, Actephila mooreana, Actephila nitidula, Actephila ovalis, Actephila petiolaris, Actephila pierrei, Actephila platysepala, Actephila puberula, Actephila sessilifolia, Actephila subsessilis, Actephila trichogyna, Actephila bella, Actephila championiae, Actephila flavescens, Actephila plicata, Actephila traceyi, Actephila venusta, Actephila vernicosa, Actephila forsteri, Amanoa almerindae, Amanoa anomala, Amanoa bracteosa, Amanoa caribaea, Amanoa congesta, Amanoa cupatensis, Amanoa glaucophylla, Amanoa gracillima, Amanoa guianensis, Amanoa muricata, Amanoa nanayensis, Amanoa neglecta, Amanoa oblongifolia, Amanoa sinuosa, Amanoa steyermarkii,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-123413: Based on the initial data import
Isaac Bayley Balfour (1853-1922): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Balf.f.' in the authors string.
Grady Webster (1927-2005): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.L.Webster' in the authors string.