Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Species:
scandens
ID:
453572

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rechinger

Source:
ksu

Year:
1914

Citation Micro:
Denkschr. Kaiserl. Akad. Wiss., Wien. Math.-Naturwiss. Kl. 89: 564 (1913 publ. 1914)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000452904



Common Names

  • Micromelum scandens
  • Scandens Micromelum
  • Scandens Pepper


Searching for Micromelum scandens? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Micromelum scandens (also called 'Climbing micromelum', among many other common names) is a shrub native to Southeast Asia. It has a twining habit, with slender, flexible branches up to 10 m long. Its leaves are ovate-oblong, with a serrated margin. It grows in moist to wet forests, at elevations of 0-1,000 m.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Micromelum scandens has small, yellow-green flowers and small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, narrow leaf.

Searching for Micromelum scandens? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Micromelum scandens 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 scandens

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

Micromelum scandens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Micromelum scandens?

Micromelum scandens

What is the common name of Micromelum scandens?

Micromelum

What is the natural habitat of Micromelum scandens?

Mesic to wet forests

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,