Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bracteata
ID:
454039

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Nadeaud) S.L.Welsh

Source:
ksu

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Fl. Societensis : 255 (1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000453371



Common Names

  • Bracteata Melicope
  • Bracteata Melicope
  • Melicope bracteata


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Synonyms

  • Melicope tiarapuensis S.L.Welsh [unknown]
  • Melicope emarginata (Drake) S.L.Welsh [unknown]
  • Melicope brachiata (Nadeaud) S.L.Welsh [unknown]
  • Evodia angustior H.St.John [unknown]
  • Evodia brachiata Drake [unknown]
  • Evodia bracteata Nadeaud [unknown]
  • Evodia emarginata Drake [unknown]
  • Evodia lepinei Baill. ex Drake [unknown]
  • Evodia tahitensis Nadeaud [unknown]
  • Euodia angustior H.St.John [unknown]

Description

Melicope bracteata (also called 'Kauila' and 'Kauwila', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 6 meters tall. It is native to the Hawaiian Islands, and is found in dry and mesic forests. It has simple, alternate leaves, and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Melicope bracteata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Melicope bracteata is white and has four petals. The seed is a small, black, round nut. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Melicope bracteata is a shrub that is native to the Hawaiian Islands. It is a hardy plant that can tolerate a wide range of temperatures and soils. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-prepared seed bed. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a moist medium.

Where to Find Melicope bracteata

Melicope bracteata can be found in the Philippines.

Melicope bracteata FAQ

What is the common name of Melicope bracteata?

Bracted Melicope

What is the natural habitat of Melicope bracteata?

Tropical rainforests of India, Sri Lanka, and Indonesia

What is the average size of Melicope bracteata?

The tree can reach a height of up to 40 feet (12 m)

Species in the Melicope genus

Melicope spathulata, Melicope taveuniensis, Melicope tahitensis, Melicope sulcata, Melicope sudestica, Melicope suberosa, Melicope sterrophylla, Melicope seemannii, Melicope steenisii, Melicope sororia, Melicope simplex, Melicope sessilis, Melicope burttiana, Melicope stellulata, Melicope vinkii, Melicope vieillardii, Melicope versteeghii, Melicope tekaoensis, Melicope trachycarpa, Melicope timorensis, Melicope pubifolia, Melicope puberula, Melicope pseudoanisata, Melicope ponapensis, Melicope segregis, Melicope polyadenia, Melicope petiolaris, Melicope perryae, Melicope perlmanii, Melicope peninsularis, Melicope polybotrya, Melicope rigoensis, Melicope savaiensis, Melicope sandwicensis, Melicope rotundifolia, Melicope quadrangularis, Melicope robbinsii, Melicope ridsdalei, Melicope revoluta, Melicope retusa, Melicope reticulata, Melicope reflexa, Melicope ramuliflora, Melicope vitiflora, Melicope robusta, Melicope woitapensis, Melicope wawraeana, Melicope wailauensis, Melicope waialealae, Melicope volcanica,

Species in the Rutaceae family

Acmadenia alternifolia, Acmadenia argillophila, Acmadenia baileyensis, Acmadenia bodkinii, Acmadenia burchellii, Acmadenia candida, Acmadenia densifolia, Acmadenia faucitincta, Acmadenia flaccida, Acmadenia fruticosa, Acmadenia gracilis, Acmadenia heterophylla, Acmadenia kiwanensis, Acmadenia latifolia, Acmadenia laxa, Acmadenia macradenia, Acmadenia macropetala, Acmadenia maculata, Acmadenia matroosbergensis, Acmadenia mundiana, Acmadenia nivea, Acmadenia nivenii, Acmadenia obtusata, Acmadenia patentifolia, Acmadenia rourkeana, Acmadenia rupicola, Acmadenia sheilae, Acmadenia tenax, Acmadenia teretifolia, Acmadenia tetracarpellata, Acmadenia tetragona, Acmadenia trigona, Acmadenia tenax, Acmadenia argillophila, Acmadenia macradenia, Acmadenia teretifolia, Acmadenia wittebergensis, Acradenia euodiiformis, Acradenia frankliniae, Acronychia richards-beehleri, Acronychia aberrans, Acronychia acidula, Acronychia acronychioides, Acronychia acuminata, Acronychia arfakensis, Acronychia baeuerlenii, Acronychia brassii, Acronychia carrii, Acronychia cartilaginea, Acronychia chooreechillum,

References

Stanley Larson Welsh (b.1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.L.Welsh' in the authors string.
Jean Nadeaud (1834-1898): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nadeaud' in the authors string.