Melicope latifolia
Scientific classification Edit this classification
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]
  • Ampacus latifolia (DC.) Kuntze
  • Euodia latifolia DC.
  • Zanthoxylum latifolium (DC.) G.Don
  • Euodia bintoco Blanco
  • Euodia mindanaensis Merr.
  • Euodia peekelii Lauterb.
  • Euodia samoensis Christoph.
  • Euodia silvatica Merr. & L.M.Perry
  • Euodia solomonensis Merr. & L.M.Perry
  • Euodia viridiflora C.T.White
  • Zanthoxylum lanuginosum Kostel.
  • Zanthoxylum rumphianum Cham.

Melicope latifolia is a plant in the family Rutaceae. The specific epithet latifolia means "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 is native to Myanmar, Malesia, Papuasia, Samoa, the Santa Cruz Islands, and Vanuatu.[1] In Sabah (Borneo) its habitat is forests and open places from sea-level to 600 metres (2,000 ft) elevation.[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. 1 2 3 "Melicope latifolia". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 17 December 2023.
  2. 1 2 3 4 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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