Melicope margaretae - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(F.Br.) T.G.Hartley
Source:
tro
Year:
2001
Citation Micro:
Allertonia 8: 136 (2001)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001272964
Common Names
- Melicope margaretae
- Margaretae Melicope
- Margaret's Melicope
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Melicope margaretae (also called Margaret's Melicope, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rutaceae. It is native to Australia, where it grows in dry, rocky habitats. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a flowering stem that can reach up to 1 m in height. The leaves are lanceolate, and the flowers are white to yellow.
Uses & Benefits
Melicope margaretae is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is known to have anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties and is used to treat skin diseases and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Melicope margaretae is white and bell-shaped. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and light green in color.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Melicope margaretae is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F). Prune regularly to encourage bushy growth.
Where to Find Melicope margaretae
Melicope margaretae is native to Brazil and can be found in the Atlantic Forest biome.
Melicope margaretae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Melicope margaretae?
Melicope margaretae
What is the common name of Melicope margaretae?
Kauai Pelea
Where is Melicope margaretae native to?
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 tro-50261123: Based on the initial data import
Forest B. H. Brown (1873-1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Br.' in the authors string.
Thomas Gordon Hartley (1931-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.G.Hartley' in the authors string.