Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
denhamii
ID:
453697

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Seem.) T.G.Hartley

Source:
cmp

Year:
1994

Citation Micro:
Sandakania 4: 57 (1994)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000453029



Common Names

  • Denham's Melicope
  • Denham's Pepper
  • Denham's Pelea


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Synonyms

  • Aralia quercifolia hort. ex Truff. [unknown]
  • Evodia albiflora C.T.White [unknown]
  • Evodia amboinensis Merr. [unknown]
  • Evodia asteridula Merr. & L.M.Perry [unknown]
  • Evodia dallmannensis Kurata [unknown]
  • Evodia elegans Sander [unknown]
  • Evodia gjellerupii Lauterb. [unknown]
  • Evodia incisifolia Bakh.f. [unknown]
  • Evodia kajewskii Guillaumin [unknown]
  • Evodia lamprocarpa K.Schum. [unknown]
  • Evodia nitida Lauterb. [unknown]
  • Evodia papuana Merr. & L.M.Perry [unknown]
  • Evodia ponapensis Kaneh. & Hatus. [unknown]
  • Evodia quercifolia (B.S.Williams) Ridl. [unknown]
  • Evodia radlkoferiana Lauterb. [unknown]
  • Evodia ridleyi Hochr. [unknown]
  • Evodia schullei Warb. [unknown]
  • Evodia simulans Merr. & L.M.Perry [unknown]
  • Evodia subcaudata Merr. [unknown]
  • Evodia tenuistyla Stapf [unknown]
  • Evodia triphylla Backer [unknown]
  • Evodia suaveolens ridleyi (Hochr.) Bakh.f. [unknown]
  • Picrasma denhamii Seem. [unknown]
  • Euodia subcaudata Merr. [unknown]
  • Euodia nitida Lauterb. [unknown]
  • Euodia albiflora C.T.White [unknown]
  • Euodia ridleyi Hochr. [unknown]
  • Dizygotheca quercifolia (B.S.Williams) N.Taylor [unknown]
  • Euodia quercifolia Ridl. [unknown]

Description

Melicope denhamii (also called Denham's Pelea, among many other common names) is a small tree native to Hawaii. It has small, oval leaves and white flowers. It typically grows in moist, shady areas, such as along riverbanks and in rainforest understories.

Uses & Benefits

Melicope denhamii is a shrub that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It has fragrant white flowers that attract butterflies and bees, making it a great addition to any garden. It is also used as a medicinal plant, with its leaves and bark being used to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Melicope denhamii is white and has four petals. The seed is a small, black, ovoid drupe. The seedlings are small, with dark green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Melicope denhamii can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix, and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist medium. Once established, the plants should be fertilized regularly and kept in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Melicope denhamii

Melicope denhamii can be found in the rainforests of Australia and New Guinea.

Melicope denhamii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Melicope denhamii?

Melicope denhamii

What type of plant is Melicope denhamii?

It is a species of tree in the family Rutaceae

Where is Melicope denhamii found?

It is found in Fiji

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2510124: Based on the initial data import
Berthold Carl Seemann (1825-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Seem.' in the authors string.
Thomas Gordon Hartley (1931-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.G.Hartley' in the authors string.