Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Species:
hirsutum
ID:
453579

Status:
valid

Authors:
Oliv.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1861

Citation Micro:
J. Proc. Linn. Soc., Bot. 5(Suppl. 2): 40 (1861)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000452911



Common Names

  • Micromelum hirsutum
  • Hairy Micromelum
  • Hirsute Micromelum


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Description

Micromelum hirsutum (also called 'Hairy 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 hirsutum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to make traditional medicines.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Micromelum hirsutum 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 hirsutum is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°F (-23°C). It can be grown in containers or in the ground. To propagate by seed, sow in spring or early summer in a sunny location. To propagate by cuttings, take cuttings in spring or early summer and root them in moist soil.

Where to Find Micromelum hirsutum

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

Micromelum hirsutum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Micromelum hirsutum?

Micromelum hirsutum

What is the family of Micromelum hirsutum?

Rutaceae

What are the common names of Micromelum hirsutum?

Hairy Micromelum, Hairy 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,