Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
haleakalae
ID:
453659

Status:
valid

Authors:
(B.C.Stone) T.G.Hartley & B.C.Stone

Source:
cmp

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
Taxon 38: 122 (1989)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000452991



Common Names

  • Melicope haleakalae
  • Haleakalae Pelea
  • Haleakalae Pelea Tree


Searching for Melicope haleakalae? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Synonyms

  • Pelea haleakalae B.C.Stone [unknown]

Description

Melicope haleakalae (also called Haleakala Devilwood, among many other common names) is a small evergreen tree or shrub native to Hawaii. It grows up to 10 meters tall and has alternate, leathery leaves with toothed margins. The flowers are small and white, and the fruits are round and yellow. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Melicope haleakalae 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 flowers of Melicope haleakalae are white and fragrant, with four petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

Searching for Melicope haleakalae? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Melicope haleakalae is a shrub that can be propagated from cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in a variety of soil types.

Where to Find Melicope haleakalae

Melicope haleakalae is found in the tropical rainforests of Hawaii.

Melicope haleakalae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Melicope haleakalae?

Melicope haleakalae

What is the common name of Melicope haleakalae?

Haleakalae Melicope

What is the natural habitat of Melicope haleakalae?

Tropical forests of Hawaii

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-2510075: Based on the initial data import
Benjamin Clemens Stone (1933-1994): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.C.Stone' in the authors string.
Thomas Gordon Hartley (1931-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.G.Hartley' in the authors string.