Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Species:
coriaceum
ID:
453600

Status:
valid

Authors:
Seem.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1866

Citation Micro:
Fl. Vit. : 82 (1866)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000452932



Common Names

  • Micromelum coriaceum
  • Coriaceous Micromelum
  • Leathery Micromelum


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Description

Micromelum coriaceum (also called 'Leathery micromelum', among many other common names) is a shrub native to Southeast Asia. It has an upright habit, with slender branches up to 4 m tall. Its leaves are ovate-lanceolate, with a serrated margin. It grows in moist to wet forests, at elevations of 0-1,000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Micromelum coriaceum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to make traditional medicines.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Micromelum coriaceum has small, white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Micromelum coriaceum is a tropical shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. 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 Micromelum coriaceum

Micromelum coriaceum can be found in wet forests on the Hawaiian Islands.

Micromelum coriaceum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Micromelum coriaceum?

Micromelum coriaceum

What is the family of Micromelum coriaceum?

Rutaceae

What are the common names of Micromelum coriaceum?

Leathery Micromelum, Leathery Micromelum Tree

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,