Melicope ovalis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(St.John) T.G.Hartley & B.C.Stone
Source:
cmp
Year:
1989
Citation Micro:
Taxon 38: 122 (1989)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000453070
Common Names
- Ovalis Melicope
- Ovalis Pepper
- Ovalis Pelea
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- Pelea ovalis H.St.John [unknown]
Description
Melicope ovalis (also called 'Oval pelea', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree in the family Rutaceae. It is native to the Hawaiian Islands, where it grows in dry and mesic forests at elevations of 0–2,100 m (0–6,890 ft).
Uses & Benefits
Melicope ovalis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It has a pleasant aroma and is often used in perfumes and fragrances. It is also used in traditional medicines to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Melicope ovalis is white and has four petals. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small, thin and green.
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Melicope ovalis is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated through seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of drought and salt spray.
Where to Find Melicope ovalis
Melicope ovalis is found in the Hawaiian Islands.
Melicope ovalis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Melicope ovalis?
Melicope ovalis
Where does Melicope ovalis grow?
It grows in wet forests in the Hawaiian Islands.
What is the growth habit of Melicope ovalis?
It is a small tree or shrub that grows up to 8 m tall.
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-2510172: 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.