Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
savaiensis
ID:
453552

Status:
valid

Authors:
T.G.Hartley

Source:
ksu

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Allertonia 8: 171 (2001)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000452884



Common Names

  • Melicope savaiensis
  • Savaiensis Melicope
  • Savaiensis Pepper


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Description

Melicope savaiensis (also called Savai'i Pelea, among many other common names) is a small tree native to Samoa. It has small, oval leaves and white flowers. It typically grows in moist, shady areas, such as along riverbanks and in rainforest understories.

Uses & Benefits

Melicope savaiensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Melicope savaiensis are small, white and fragrant. The seeds are small, brown and oval shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Melicope savaiensis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix, and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist medium. Once established, the plants should be fertilized regularly and kept in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Melicope savaiensis

Melicope savaiensis is found in the rainforests of Samoa.

Melicope savaiensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Melicope savaiensis?

Melicope savaiensis

What is the common name of Melicope savaiensis?

Kauwila

What is the natural habitat of Melicope savaiensis?

Dry to mesic forests

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,