Melicope seemannii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Gillespie) A.C.Sm.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1985
Citation Micro:
Fl. Vit. Nova 3: 501 (1985)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000452835
Common Names
- Melicope seemannii
- Seemann's Melicope
- Seemann's Pelea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Evodia seemannii Gillespie [unknown]
Description
Melicope seemannii (also called Seemann's Pelea, among many other common names) is a small tree native to Fiji. 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 seemannii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to reduce soil erosion and to provide habitat for wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Melicope seemannii has small, white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings have a single, round, heart-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Melicope seemannii is a shrub native to Hawaii. It is hardy in USDA zones 9-11 and prefers full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soils and should be watered regularly during dry spells. Pruning should be done in late winter or early spring to encourage more blooms.
Where to Find Melicope seemannii
Melicope seemannii is found in the rainforests of New Guinea.
Melicope seemannii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Melicope seemannii?
Melicope seemannii
What is the common name of Melicope seemannii?
Seemann's melicope
Where is Melicope seemannii found?
Melicope seemannii is found in the tropical forests of Australia
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-2509876: Based on the initial data import
Albert Charles Smith (1906-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.C.Sm.' in the authors string.
John Wynn Gillespie (1901-1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gillespie' in the authors string.