Melicope latifolia

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Melicope latifolia
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Scientific classification edit
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Sapindales
Family: Rutaceae
Genus: Melicope
Species:
M. latifolia
Binomial name
Melicope latifolia
Synonyms[1]
  • Euodia latifolia DC.

Melicope latifolia is a plant in the family Rutaceae. The specific epithet latifolia is from the Latin meaning "broad-leaved".[2]

Description

Melicope latifolia grows up as a shrub or tree to 30 metres (100 ft) tall. Inflorescences are often dense and measure up to 24 cm (9 in) long. The fruits are elliptic and measure up to 0.45 cm (0.2 in) long.[2]

Distribution and habitat

Melicope latifolia grows naturally from Malesia to Papuasia and Samoa. In Sabah its habitat is forests and open places from sea-level to 600 metres (2,000 ft) altitude.[2]

Uses

In Peninsular Malaysia and Indonesia, the plant's leaves have been used in the treatment of cramps and fevers. In Indonesia, the plant's resin has been used as a varnish or adhesive.[2]

References

  1. ^ a b "Melicope latifolia (DC.) T.G.Hartley". The Plant List. Retrieved 17 March 2015.
  2. ^ a b c d Jones, David T. (1995). "Melicope latifolia (DC.) T.G.Hartley". In Soepadmo, E.; Wong, K. M. (eds.). Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. (free online from the publisher, lesser resolution scan PDF versions). Vol. 1. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. p. 392. ISBN 978-983-9592-34-4. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 17 March 2015.

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