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Melicytus (Melicytus)
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Perennial
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Attributes of Melicytus
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Semi-evergreen
Scientific Classification of Melicytus
Distribution of Melicytus
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Distribution Map of Melicytus
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Melicytus is known for its adaptability in various environments, but it thrives best in conditions that mimic its native habitat. It requires a balance of sunlight and shade, preferring bright, indirect light. Soil should be well-draining and fertile, with a moderate water regimen, allowing the soil to dry slightly between waterings. Melicytus is generally resilient but can face challenges from pests such as scale insects and aphids, and it's susceptible to root rot if overwatered. Seasonally, melicytus may need protection from extreme temperatures and adjustments in watering frequency.
How to Water Melicytus?
What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Melicytus?
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8 most common species：
Whiteywood
Whiteywood (Melicytus ramiflorus) is a small tree that is a member of the violet family and is native to New Zealand’s lowlands and coastal regions. It has grayish-white bark that is green underneath, and its greenish-yellow flowers mature into vibrant purple berries.
Large-leaved mahoe
Large-leaved mahoe (Melicytus macrophyllus) is an attractive shrub or small tree that is well-suited to ornamental use because it is unfussy about soil conditions. It gets both its common (large-leaved) and scientific names from its huge leaves, since macrophyllus also means "large leaf." Since it can tolerate shade, it is a good plant to grow under larger trees.
Mahoe porcupine shrub
Mahoe porcupine shrub is a hardy, springtime-flowering, evergreen shrub noted for its unique spreading habit with clusters of petite flowers which make it attractive to insects. The Porcupine shrub is presumably named for its resemblance to a porcupine due to its pointy branch tips.
Narrow-leaved mahoe
Narrow-leaved māhoe is a slender shrub or small tree with long, thin leaves that have a serrated edge. Its flowers are yellow, but can be red/brown, and are followed by a purple fruit.
Melicytus obovatus
Melicytus obovatus is a robust shrub with distinctive small, rounded, blue-green leaves that clasp tightly around its branches. Its unique woody capsule fruits and tiny yellow flowers bloom in clusters, drawing pollinators and dispersing seeds to thrive within temperate undergrowth, where it gains protection from larger canopy species.
Melicytus flexuosus
Melicytus flexuosus is characterized by its gracefully curving branches and delicate foliage. Its leaves are often toothed and it bears small, inconspicuous flowers. Thriving in various environments, melicytus flexuosus displays resilience to changing conditions. The plant's growth patterns are influenced by light, with open areas encouraging more contorted and interesting forms.
Thick leaved porcupine plant
Thick leaved porcupine plant is a resilient shrub with thick, leathery leaves that enable it to thrive in rugged terrains. Its small, inconspicuous yellow flowers give way to purple-black berries, a striking contrast to its grey-green foliage. This plant's sturdy nature makes it well-adapted to withstand harsh environmental conditions.
Chatham island mahoe
Chatham island mahoe is a resilient shrub endemic to the Chatham Islands, featuring small, glossy leaves and distinct purple-black berries. Its tough constitution allows it to thrive in coastal conditions, facing salty winds and sandy soils. During spring, it sprouts tiny yellow flowers that later give way to its characteristic fruit, offering a vital food source for native birds.
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Whiteywood
Whiteywood
Whiteywood (Melicytus ramiflorus) is a small tree that is a member of the violet family and is native to New Zealand’s lowlands and coastal regions. It has grayish-white bark that is green underneath, and its greenish-yellow flowers mature into vibrant purple berries.
Large-leaved mahoe
Large-leaved mahoe
Large-leaved mahoe (Melicytus macrophyllus) is an attractive shrub or small tree that is well-suited to ornamental use because it is unfussy about soil conditions. It gets both its common (large-leaved) and scientific names from its huge leaves, since macrophyllus also means "large leaf." Since it can tolerate shade, it is a good plant to grow under larger trees.
Mahoe porcupine shrub
Mahoe porcupine shrub
Mahoe porcupine shrub is a hardy, springtime-flowering, evergreen shrub noted for its unique spreading habit with clusters of petite flowers which make it attractive to insects. The Porcupine shrub is presumably named for its resemblance to a porcupine due to its pointy branch tips.
Narrow-leaved mahoe
Narrow-leaved mahoe
Narrow-leaved māhoe is a slender shrub or small tree with long, thin leaves that have a serrated edge. Its flowers are yellow, but can be red/brown, and are followed by a purple fruit.
Melicytus obovatus
Melicytus obovatus
Melicytus obovatus is a robust shrub with distinctive small, rounded, blue-green leaves that clasp tightly around its branches. Its unique woody capsule fruits and tiny yellow flowers bloom in clusters, drawing pollinators and dispersing seeds to thrive within temperate undergrowth, where it gains protection from larger canopy species.
Melicytus flexuosus
Melicytus flexuosus
Melicytus flexuosus is characterized by its gracefully curving branches and delicate foliage. Its leaves are often toothed and it bears small, inconspicuous flowers. Thriving in various environments, melicytus flexuosus displays resilience to changing conditions. The plant's growth patterns are influenced by light, with open areas encouraging more contorted and interesting forms.
Thick leaved porcupine plant
Thick leaved porcupine plant
Thick leaved porcupine plant is a resilient shrub with thick, leathery leaves that enable it to thrive in rugged terrains. Its small, inconspicuous yellow flowers give way to purple-black berries, a striking contrast to its grey-green foliage. This plant's sturdy nature makes it well-adapted to withstand harsh environmental conditions.
Chatham island mahoe
Chatham island mahoe
Chatham island mahoe is a resilient shrub endemic to the Chatham Islands, featuring small, glossy leaves and distinct purple-black berries. Its tough constitution allows it to thrive in coastal conditions, facing salty winds and sandy soils. During spring, it sprouts tiny yellow flowers that later give way to its characteristic fruit, offering a vital food source for native birds.
Manakura
Manakura
Manakura is a low-lying or ground-hugging shrub, often found in rocky terrains or well-drained soils. Its small, rounded leaves are a distinguishing feature, along with its inconspicuous, tiny flowers that bloom in clusters. Adapting to less fertile conditions, manakura typically thrives in full sunlight, forming a dense mat that can cover the ground and effectively retain moisture.
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Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
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About
Key Facts
Distribution
How To Care
All Species
More Genus
Melicytus
Melicytus
Lifespan
Perennial
Key Facts About Melicytus
Feedback
Attributes of Melicytus
Leaf type
Semi-evergreen
Scientific Classification of Melicytus
Distribution of Melicytus
Feedback
Distribution Map of Melicytus
Native
Cultivated
Invasive
Potentially invasive
Exotic
No species reported
How to Grow and Care for Melicytus
Feedback
Melicytus is known for its adaptability in various environments, but it thrives best in conditions that mimic its native habitat. It requires a balance of sunlight and shade, preferring bright, indirect light. Soil should be well-draining and fertile, with a moderate water regimen, allowing the soil to dry slightly between waterings. Melicytus is generally resilient but can face challenges from pests such as scale insects and aphids, and it's susceptible to root rot if overwatered. Seasonally, melicytus may need protection from extreme temperatures and adjustments in watering frequency.
How to Water Melicytus?
What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Melicytus?
How to Propagate Melicytus?
How to Plant Melicytus?
Exploring the Melicytus Plants
Feedback
8 most common species：
Whiteywood
Whiteywood (Melicytus ramiflorus) is a small tree that is a member of the violet family and is native to New Zealand’s lowlands and coastal regions. It has grayish-white bark that is green underneath, and its greenish-yellow flowers mature into vibrant purple berries.
Large-leaved mahoe
Large-leaved mahoe (Melicytus macrophyllus) is an attractive shrub or small tree that is well-suited to ornamental use because it is unfussy about soil conditions. It gets both its common (large-leaved) and scientific names from its huge leaves, since macrophyllus also means "large leaf." Since it can tolerate shade, it is a good plant to grow under larger trees.
Mahoe porcupine shrub
Mahoe porcupine shrub is a hardy, springtime-flowering, evergreen shrub noted for its unique spreading habit with clusters of petite flowers which make it attractive to insects. The Porcupine shrub is presumably named for its resemblance to a porcupine due to its pointy branch tips.
Narrow-leaved mahoe
Narrow-leaved māhoe is a slender shrub or small tree with long, thin leaves that have a serrated edge. Its flowers are yellow, but can be red/brown, and are followed by a purple fruit.
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All Species of Melicytus
More Popular Genus
Feedback
Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
Your Ultimate Guide to Plants
Identify grow and nurture the better way!
17,000 local species +400,000 global species studied
Nearly 5 years of research
80+ scholars in botany and gardening
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A database of 400000+ plants
unlimited guides at your fingertips...
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