Melastomataceae

Memecylon L.

First published in Sp. Pl.: 349 (1753)
This genus is accepted
The native range of this genus is Tropical & Subtropical Old World.

Distribution

Native to:

Andaman Is., Angola, Assam, Bangladesh, Benin, Borneo, Burundi, Cabinda, Cambodia, Cameroon, Cape Provinces, Central African Repu, China South-Central, China Southeast, Comoros, Congo, East Himalaya, Equatorial Guinea, Fiji, Gabon, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Gulf of Guinea Is., Hainan, India, Ivory Coast, Jawa, Kenya, KwaZulu-Natal, Laos, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Malaya, Maluku, Mauritius, Mozambique, Myanmar, New Guinea, Nicobar Is., Nigeria, Northern Provinces, Northern Territory, Philippines, Queensland, Rwanda, Réunion, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sri Lanka, Sulawesi, Sumatera, Taiwan, Tanzania, Thailand, Tibet, Togo, Tonga, Uganda, Vanuatu, Vietnam, Western Australia, Zambia, Zaïre, Zimbabwe

Synonyms

Homotypic Synonyms

Heterotypic Synonyms

Accepted Species

Classification

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Publications

POWO follows these authorities in accepting this name:

  • Roskov Y. & al. (eds.) (2018). Species 2000 & ITIS Catalogue of Life Naturalis, Leiden, the Netherlands.

Flora of West Tropical Africa

  • —F.T.A. 2: 460.

Flora Zambesiaca

  • Gen. Pl., ed. 5: 166 (1754).
  • Sp. Pl. 1: 349 (1753)

Flora of Tropical East Africa

  • L., Gen. Pl., ed. 5: 166 (1754)
  • Sp. Pl.: 349 (1753)

Other Data

Other Kew resources that provide information on this taxon:

Date Reference Identified As Barcode Type Status Has image?
Oct 29, 2022 Lai, S.T.; Rantai; et al. [S.54427] Malaysia K001639282 Yes
Nov 1, 2012 Merklinger, F.F.; Cheek, M.; Couch, C.A.; Molmou, D. [207] Guinea K:SPC-76815.000 No
Jul 1, 2011 Eryani, S., et al. [S98456] Malaysia K000566842 Yes
Jul 1, 2011 Eryani, S., et al. [S97697] Malaysia K000566844 Yes
Jul 1, 2011 Malcom, D., et al. [S98511] Malaysia K000566841 Yes
Jul 1, 2011 Suzana, S., et al. [S 100559] Malaysia K000566845 Yes
Jul 1, 2011 Eryani, S., et al. [S97673] Malaysia K000566843 Yes
Jul 1, 2011 Tan, H.S., et al. [S 98203] Malaysia K000566846 Yes
Jul 1, 2011 Bramley, G., et al. [S 96583] Malaysia K000566856 Yes
May 1, 2010 Van Du, N., et al. [NHK 869] Vietnam K000566757 Yes
May 1, 2010 Chantaranothai, P., et al. [1239] Thailand K000566762 No
Mar 1, 2009 Zainudin, A.; Suki, U. [AZ 2838] Malaysia K000565359 Yes
Jan 1, 2009 Imin, K., et al. [FRI 50902] Malaya K000565368 Yes
Sep 1, 2008 Letouzey, R. [14119] Cameroon K000050340 Yes
Sep 1, 2008 Etuge, M. [4131] Cameroon K000197701 No
Sep 1, 2008 Letouzey, R. [13792] Cameroon K000050316 Type Yes
Oct 31, 2006 Capuron, R. [27623-SF] Madagascar K000276108 Type Yes
Oct 30, 2006 Capuron, R. [22823-SF] Madagascar K000276107 Type Yes
Oct 30, 2006 Service Forestier de Madagascar [13077] Madagascar K000276109 Type Yes
Oct 27, 2006 Mildbraed, J. [8447] Cameroon K000242808 Unknown Type Material Yes
Oct 1, 2006 Stone, R.D. [2504] Cameroon K000380307 Yes
Oct 1, 2006 Stone, R.D.; Taranovsky, T.; Rommens, E. [2475] Cameroon K:SPC-75317.000 Isotype No
Oct 1, 2006 Stone, R.D. [2449] Cameroon K000380306 Yes
Oct 1, 2006 Cable, S. [818] Cameroon K000197697 Yes
Oct 1, 2006 Lane, P. [121] Cameroon K000197700 Yes
Oct 1, 2006 Thomas, D.W. [7010] Cameroon K000197702 Yes
Oct 1, 2006 Lane, P. [464] Cameroon K000197699 Yes
Apr 5, 2006 Larsen, K.; et al. [45576] Thailand K000275853 Yes
Feb 15, 2006 Middleton, D., et al. [739] Brunei K000275683 Yes
Dec 13, 2004 Gaerlan, F.; Romero, E. [23304] Philippines K000260566 Yes
Sep 14, 2004 Barbon et al. [2077] Philippines K000172117 Yes
Sep 14, 2004 Reynoso et al. [14277] Philippines K000172116 Yes
Feb 25, 2004 Garcia et al [18155] Philippines K000170345 No
Feb 25, 2004 Barbon et al [13153] Philippines K000170343 Yes
Feb 25, 2004 Madulid et al [23871] Philippines K000170346 Yes
Feb 25, 2004 Pipoly et al [38241] Philippines K000170344 Yes
Feb 18, 2004 Albertus [AL 7] Indonesia K000170321 Yes
Feb 18, 2004 Fidilis [SAN 128412] Malaysia K000170297 Yes
Nov 1, 2003 Stone, R.D. [2505] Cameroon K000460049 Yes
Jul 30, 2002 Capuron, R. [24690] Madagascar K000313585 Type Yes
Jan 1, 1999 Itoh, N.; Sakamaki, T. [NI97-8] Tanzania K:SPC-73034.000 No
Jan 1, 1983 Humbert, H. [23509] Madagascar K000313586 Isotype Yes
Jan 1, 1983 Capuron, R. [27594-sf] Madagascar K000313594 Type Yes
Jan 1, 1982 Capuron, R. [29170 - sf] Madagascar K000313587 Type Yes
Jan 1, 1982 Capuron, R. [23785] Madagascar K000313589 Type Yes
Jan 1, 1981 Kurz, S.W. [s.n.] India K000859146 Type Yes
Jan 1, 1981 Wight [1060] India K000859159 Type Yes
Jan 1, 1978 Capuron, R. [24035-sf] Madagascar K000313595 Type Yes
Apr 1, 1968 Latilo, M.G. [FHI 47678] Nigeria K000904003 Yes
Jan 1, 1953 Thomas, N.W. [2338] Nigeria K000904002 Yes
Griffith, W. [s.n.] Malaysia K000859268 Unknown Type Material Yes
Wallich Dr Asia-Tropical K:SPC-66462.000 No
Obiorah, J.N. [FHI 32065] Cameroon K000050332 Yes
Scott Elliot, G.F. [2252] Madagascar K000313590 Unknown Type Material Yes
Wallich, N. [Cat. no. 4114] K001038160 Unknown Type Material Yes
Gardner, S.; Tippayasri, P. [ST 1284] Thailand K001636556 Yes
Mohtar, A. [S. 47215] Malaysia K001581587 Yes
Thomas, D. [3316] Cameroon K001600615 Yes
Balansa, B. [1143] Vietnam K001870266 Yes
Smitiland, T. [4962] Thailand K001870273 Yes
Hansen, B.; Smitinand, T. [12940] Thailand K001870245 Yes
Geesink, R.; Hattink, T.; Phengklai, C. [7118] Thailand K001870252 Yes
Endela, T.; Shalih, M.; et al [S 83827] Malaysia K001622332 Yes
Helfer [2334] Burma K000357783 Type Yes
Sita, P. [4102] Congo, Republic of the K001600619 Yes
Thomas, D.W. [4425] Cameroon K001600606 Yes
Thomas, D. [3401] Cameroon K001600642 Yes
Thomas, D.W. [4402] Cameroon K001600643 Yes
Riedel [s.n.] Indonesia K004412108 Yes
Capuron, R. [22109] Madagascar K000313592 Type Yes
Griffith [2333] India K000357771 Type Yes
Breteler, F.J. [2932] Cameroon K000242813 Type Yes
Rakotonasolo, F.; Ralimanana, H.; Andrianaivoravelona, B.V.; Rakotonirina, N. [RNF 450] Madagascar K001622977 Yes
Ralimanana., R.; Rajaonarison, R. [646] Madagascar K001891110 No
Thomas, D.W. [1024] Cameroon K:SPC-41747.000 No
Schlechter, F.R.R. [15677] New Caledonia K000859385 Unknown Type Material Yes
Bruce, H. [Cat. no. 4113] K001038159 Unknown Type Material Yes
Osborne, J.; Datizua, C.; Zandamela, J.; Melecuane, B. (driver); Chilosse, E.P. (guide) [JO1673] Mozambique K001346497 No
Mohizah; Yahud [73026] Malaysia K001553209 Yes
Yahud, W. [92646] Malaysia K001553234 Yes
Brenan, J.P.M. [8422] Nigeria K:SPC-08617.000 No
Thomas, D.W. [4692] Cameroon K001600613 Yes
Baron, R. [2233] Madagascar K000313583 Type Yes
Forbes, H.O. [407] Papua New Guinea K000859388 Unknown Type Material Yes
Drummond, R.B.; Hemsley, J.H. [3808] Kenya K:SPC-08618.000 No
Wallich, N. [Cat. no. 4105] Malaysia K001038139 Unknown Type Material Yes
Yii, P.C.; Lai, C.Y.; et al. [S. 72207] Malaysia K001590258 Yes
Risdale, C.E. [2257] Indonesia K001622324 Yes
Scott Elliot, G.F. [s.n.] Madagascar K000313591 Unknown Type Material Yes
Wieringa, J.J.; Haegens, R.M.A.P. [2313] Cameroon K001418979 Yes
Balansa, B. [1434] Vietnam K001870267 Yes
Sorensen, T.; Larsen, K.; Hansen, B. [5327] Thailand K001870246 Yes
Larsen, K.; Santisuk, T.; Warnke, E. [3112] Thailand K001870262 Yes
Yahud, H,W.; et al. [S. 69014] Malaysia K001589777 Yes
Thomas, D. [3202] Cameroon K001600640 Yes
Thomas, D.W. [4296] Cameroon K001600641 Yes
Klaine, R.P. [2605] Gabon K000242815 Isotype Yes
Capuron, R. [23959] Madagascar K000313596 Isotype Yes
s.coll. [6] India K000859170 Unknown Type Material Yes
Wight [4102] India K000859157 Unknown Type Material Yes
Agama, J. [21599] Philippines K000859211 Unknown Type Material Yes
Wallich, N. [Cat. no. 4114] K001038161 Unknown Type Material Yes
s.coll. [Cat. no. 4102] India K001038135 Unknown Type Material Yes
Griffith, W. [s.n.] Malaysia K000859270 Unknown Type Material Yes
Wallich, N. [Cat. no. 4472] Singapore K001039070 Unknown Type Material Yes
Jacques-Felix, H. [400] Guinea K000242819 Isotype Yes
Leeuwenberg, A.J.M.; Voorhoeve, A.G. [4967] Liberia K000242816 Type Yes
Jacobs [7763] Philippines K:SPC-07498.000 No
Thwaites, G.H.K. [1559] India K000357743 Type Yes
s.coll. [Cat. no. 4102] K001038134 Unknown Type Material Yes
Coode, M.J.E. [5549] Philippines K:SPC-51101.000 No
Le Testu [5078] Gabon K000242803 Isotype Yes
Ridley, H. [4656] K000565458 Yes
Brenan, J.P.M. [8753] Nigeria K:SPC-10584.000 No
Wallich [s.n.] India K000859158 Unknown Type Material Yes
Heyne, B. [s.n.] India K000859156 Unknown Type Material Yes
Lovett, J. [317] Tanzania K:SPC-05214.000 No
Thomas, D.W. [668] Cameroon K:SPC-41729.000 No
Coode, M.J.E.; et al. [4802] Mauritius K:SPC-60009.000 No
Vaidya, M.B. India K:SPC-49021.000 No
n. col. [241] Malaya K000565433 No
Griffith, W. [2336] Malaysia K000859269 Unknown Type Material Yes
Cheek, M. [1284] Madagascar K:SPC-61760.000 No

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