Melicope kainantuensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
T.G.Hartley
Source:
ksu
Year:
2001
Citation Micro:
Allertonia 8: 215 (2001)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000452970
Common Names
- Melicope kainantuensis
- Kainantuensis Melicope
- Kainantu Melicope
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Evodiella velutina Veldkamp [unknown]
Description
Melicope kainantuensis (also called Kainantu Melicope, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to the mountains of Papua New Guinea. It is a small, evergreen shrub, with dark green, glossy leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in moist, shady areas, often growing on the trunks of trees.
Uses & Benefits
Melicope kainantuensis is used in landscaping and as an ornamental plant, and is also used for erosion control and as a soil stabilizer.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Melicope kainantuensis has small white flowers with a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Melicope kainantuensis is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°F (-23°C). It can be grown in containers or in the ground. To propagate by seed, sow in spring or early summer in a sunny location. To propagate by cuttings, take cuttings in spring or early summer and root them in moist soil.
Where to Find Melicope kainantuensis
Melicope kainantuensis can be found in the rainforests of Hawaii
Melicope kainantuensis FAQ
What are the common names of Melicope kainantuensis?
Melicope kainantuensis is commonly known as the Kainantu melicope.
What is the growth habit of Melicope kainantuensis?
Melicope kainantuensis is an evergreen shrub or small tree that grows up to 3 meters in height.
Where is Melicope kainantuensis found?
Melicope kainantuensis is native to Papua New Guinea.
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
Thomas Gordon Hartley (1931-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.G.Hartley' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1019983-1: Based on the initial data import