Status:
valid
Authors:
(H.Perrier) T.G.Hartley
Source:
tro
Year:
2001
Citation Micro:
Allertonia 8: 287 (2001)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001258703
Common Names
- Sambiranensis Melicope
- Melicope Sambiranensis
- Sambiranensis Melicope
Description
Melicope sambiranensis (also called Sambirano melicope, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Madagascar. It has leathery, dark green leaves and clusters of small, white flowers. It grows in moist, shady forests.
Uses & Benefits
Melicope sambiranensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and aquariums, and is also used to treat skin conditions.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Melicope sambiranensis is a white to cream-colored flower with four petals. The seed of Melicope sambiranensis is a small, black, shiny seed. The seedlings of Melicope sambiranensis are small, with thin, light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Melicope sambiranensis can be propagated from seed or stem cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is best to water regularly and fertilize monthly during the growing season.
Where to Find Melicope sambiranensis
Melicope sambiranensis is native to Madagascar.
Melicope sambiranensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Melicope sambiranensis?
Melicope sambiranensis
What is the common name of Melicope sambiranensis?
Sambirano Melicope
What is the family of Melicope sambiranensis?
Rutaceae
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,