Melicytus lanceolatus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hook.f.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1852
Citation Micro:
Fl. Nov.-Zel. 1: 18 (1852)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000451838
Common Names
- Melicytus lanceolatus
- Lance-Leaved Mahoe
- Lance-Leaved Melicytus
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- Melicytus microphyllus Colenso [unknown]
Description
Melicytus lanceolatus (also called 'lance-leaved melicytus', among many other common names) is a species of plant in the family Violaceae. It is a small to medium-sized shrub with long, narrow leaves and small, white flowers. It is native to New Zealand, where it is found in the North and South Islands. It grows in moist, sheltered areas in open forest, woodland and heath.
Uses & Benefits
Melicytus lanceolatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional Chinese medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Melicytus lanceolatus is a small, yellowish-green spike, with the seed being a small, round, greenish-brown nut. The seedlings are small, round, yellowish-green and have a single, long, thin leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Melicytus lanceolatus is a tropical plant that is best grown in warm, humid climates. It can be propagated by division or by seed. Plant divisions should be planted in a moist, well-drained soil and kept in partial shade. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained soil and kept in partial shade. The seedlings should be kept moist until they are established.
Where to Find Melicytus lanceolatus
Melicytus lanceolatus can be found in New Zealand.
Melicytus lanceolatus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Melicytus lanceolatus?
Melicytus lanceolatus
What is the natural habitat of Melicytus lanceolatus?
Melicytus lanceolatus is found in tropical forests of India, Sri Lanka, and Malaysia.
What is the flower color of Melicytus lanceolatus?
The flowers of Melicytus lanceolatus are white in color.
Species in the Melicytus genus
Melicytus dentatus, Melicytus micranthus, Melicytus macrophyllus, Melicytus lanceolatus, Melicytus flexuosus, Melicytus drucei, Melicytus fasciger, Melicytus samoensis, Melicytus ramilanceolatus, Melicytus alpinus, Melicytus angustifolius, Melicytus chathamicus, Melicytus crassifolius, Melicytus novae-zelandiae, Melicytus obovatus,
Species in the Violaceae family
Agatea lecointei, Agatea longipedicellata, Agatea macrobotrys, Agatea pancheri, Agatea rufotomentosa, Agatea schlechteri, Agatea veillonii, Agatea violaris, Allexis batangae, Allexis cauliflora, Allexis obanensis, Allexis zygomorpha, Amphirrhox grandifolia, Amphirrhox longifolia, Anchietea exalata, Anchietea frangulifolia, Anchietea peruviana, Anchietea pyrifolia, Anchietea raimondii, Anchietea selloviana, Anchietea suma, Anchietea ferrucciae, Anchietea ballardii, Calyptrion arboreum, Calyptrion carthagenense, Calyptrion pubescens, Calyptrion volubile, Decorsella paradoxa, Fusispermum laxiflorum, Fusispermum minutiflorum, Fusispermum rubrolignosum, Hybanthopsis bahiensis, Hybanthus albus, Hybanthus austrocaledonicus, Hybanthus caledonicus, Hybanthus cymulosus, Hybanthus debilissimus, Hybanthus domingensis, Hybanthus durus, Hybanthus epacroides, Hybanthus galeottii, Hybanthus graminifolius, Hybanthus havanensis, Hybanthus heterosepalus, Hybanthus leptopus, Hybanthus leucanthus, Hybanthus micranthus, Hybanthus mossamedensis, Hybanthus paraguariensis, Hybanthus parviflorus,
References
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:866974-1: Based on the initial data import