Melicope knudsenii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hillebr.) T.G.Hartley & B.C.Stone
Source:
tro
Year:
1989
Citation Micro:
Taxon 38: 121 (1989)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001275929
Common Names
- Melicope knudsenii
- Knudsen's Melicope
- Knudsen's White-eye
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Melicope knudsenii (also called Knudsen's Melicope, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Hawaii. It typically grows to a height of 2–4 m (6.6–13.1 ft). It has dark green, glossy leaves and small white flowers. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade.
Uses & Benefits
Melicope knudsenii is a popular ornamental plant in tropical gardens. It is also used as a hedge plant and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Melicope knudsenii is a small, white, four-petalled flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single stem with a few leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Melicope knudsenii is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 6 m in height. It is native to Hawaii and is found in dry to mesic forests. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained seedling mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and placed in a well-drained rooting medium. The cuttings should be kept moist and in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.
Where to Find Melicope knudsenii
Melicope knudsenii is native to Hawaii.
Melicope knudsenii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Melicope knudsenii?
Melicope knudsenii
What is the common name of Melicope knudsenii?
Knudsenii
What is the natural habitat of Melicope knudsenii?
It is found in tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia
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 tro-50284081: Based on the initial data import
William Hillebrand (1821-1886): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hillebr.' in the authors string.
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.