Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
wailauensis
ID:
453612

Status:
valid

Authors:
(H.St.John) T.G.Hartley & B.C.Stone

Source:
cmp

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
Taxon 38: 122 (1989)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000452944



Common Names

  • Melicope wailauensis
  • Wailauensis Melicope
  • Wailau Melicope


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Synonyms

  • Pelea wailauensis H.St.John [unknown]

Description

Melicope wailauensis (also called Wailau Melicope, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to the mountains of Hawaii. It is a small, evergreen shrub, with dark green, glossy leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in moist, shady areas, often growing on the trunks of trees.

Uses & Benefits

Melicope wailauensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to make traditional medicines.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Melicope wailauensis 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 wailauensis is a tropical tree that can be propagated from seed. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun. It is drought tolerant but can be irrigated during dry periods. Pruning is recommended to maintain a desired shape and size.

Where to Find Melicope wailauensis

Melicope wailauensis can be found in the rainforests of Hawaii

Melicope wailauensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Melicope wailauensis?

Melicope wailauensis

What is the family of Melicope wailauensis?

Rutaceae

What are the common names of Melicope wailauensis?

Wailau Melicope, Wailau Melicope Tree

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-2510015: Based on the initial data import
Harold St. John (1892-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.St.John' in the authors string.
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.