Kingdom Plantae Family Rutaceae Genus Melicope | Order Sapindales Subfamily Toddalioideae Rank Species | |
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Melicope latifolia is a plant in the citrus family Rutaceae. The specific epithet latifolia is from the Latin meaning "broad-leaved".
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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.
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.
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.
References
Melicope latifolia Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA