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Morella javanica

(Blume) I.M.Turner

Myricaceae


The treatment by Wilbur R.L. (The Myricaceae of the United States and Canada: genera, subgenera, and series.'; Sida 16 (1):, 93-97, 1994), proposed dividing the genus Myrica into three genera. This seems to be gaining acceptance and so, following Turner I.M. (New Combinations in Malesian Myricaceae; Gardens ' Bulletin Singapore 53 (2001) 323-325.) this species has now been moved from Myrica to the genus Morella[
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Title
Plants for a Future
Author
Ken Fern
Description
Notes from observations, tasting etc at Plants For A Future and on field trips.
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+ Synonyms

Myrica javanica Blume

Myrica macrophylla Mirb.

Myrica vidaliana Rolfe

Common Name:

Morella javanica
Drawing of the male and female flowering shoots
Photograph by: Flora Malesiana, vol. 4: p. 276, fig. 1 (1948-1954) [J. Vuijk]
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General Information

Morella javanica is a much branched, erect shrub or small tree with a crooked bole and rather dense crown; it usually grows from 2 - 10 metres tall, exceptionally reaching 20 metres[
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Title
Plant Resources of Southeast Asia
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Author
 
Website
http://proseanet.org/
Publisher
 
Year
0
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Description
Lots of information on the uses of the plants of SE Asia.
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451
Title
Flora Malesiana Series 1
Publication
 
Author
Various
Website
http://www.archive.org
Publisher
Nationaal Herbarium Nederiand, Universiteit Leiden branch
Year
0
ISBN
 
Description
A massive treatment of the plants of the Malaysian Archipelago. Much of it has been made available to download from the Internet
].
It is sometimes gathered from the wild for its edible fruit and its wood is highly valued as a fuel. It is grown as an ornamental and roadside tree and is also planted in reforestation projects[
451
Title
Flora Malesiana Series 1
Publication
 
Author
Various
Website
http://www.archive.org
Publisher
Nationaal Herbarium Nederiand, Universiteit Leiden branch
Year
0
ISBN
 
Description
A massive treatment of the plants of the Malaysian Archipelago. Much of it has been made available to download from the Internet
].

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

451
Title
Flora Malesiana Series 1
Publication
 
Author
Various
Website
http://www.archive.org
Publisher
Nationaal Herbarium Nederiand, Universiteit Leiden branch
Year
0
ISBN
 
Description
A massive treatment of the plants of the Malaysian Archipelago. Much of it has been made available to download from the Internet

Range

Southeast Asia - Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, Papua New Guinea.

Habitat

Prefers sunny, open sites, often on volcanic ridges, where it is a pioneer species that can become gregarious[
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Title
Plant Resources of Southeast Asia
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http://proseanet.org/
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0
ISBN
 
Description
Lots of information on the uses of the plants of SE Asia.
]. It is often the dominant species in dense forest[
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Title
Plant Resources of Southeast Asia
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Author
 
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http://proseanet.org/
Publisher
 
Year
0
ISBN
 
Description
Lots of information on the uses of the plants of SE Asia.
]. It is found at elevations from 900 - 3,300 metres[
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Title
Plant Resources of Southeast Asia
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Author
 
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http://proseanet.org/
Publisher
 
Year
0
ISBN
 
Description
Lots of information on the uses of the plants of SE Asia.
].

Properties

Edibility Rating *  *
Other Uses Rating *  *  *
HabitTree
Height5.00 m
Cultivation StatusCultivated, Wild

Cultivation Details



The plant flowers throughout the year[
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Title
Plant Resources of Southeast Asia
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Author
 
Website
http://proseanet.org/
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Description
Lots of information on the uses of the plants of SE Asia.
].

Edible Uses

Fruit - edible but insipid[
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Title
Plant Resources of Southeast Asia
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Author
 
Website
http://proseanet.org/
Publisher
 
Year
0
ISBN
 
Description
Lots of information on the uses of the plants of SE Asia.
]. Eaten when fully ripe[
451
Title
Flora Malesiana Series 1
Publication
 
Author
Various
Website
http://www.archive.org
Publisher
Nationaal Herbarium Nederiand, Universiteit Leiden branch
Year
0
ISBN
 
Description
A massive treatment of the plants of the Malaysian Archipelago. Much of it has been made available to download from the Internet
]. The fruit is a broadly ellipsoid berry with many yellow glands but otherwise glabrous, black with bluish violet juice, rather acid in flavour and not very palatable[
451
Title
Flora Malesiana Series 1
Publication
 
Author
Various
Website
http://www.archive.org
Publisher
Nationaal Herbarium Nederiand, Universiteit Leiden branch
Year
0
ISBN
 
Description
A massive treatment of the plants of the Malaysian Archipelago. Much of it has been made available to download from the Internet
].

Medicinal

None known

Agroforestry Uses:

The plant is often found in the wild
near active craters, on ridges, and lava streams, where it will often form a pioneer vegetation[
451
Title
Flora Malesiana Series 1
Publication
 
Author
Various
Website
http://www.archive.org
Publisher
Nationaal Herbarium Nederiand, Universiteit Leiden branch
Year
0
ISBN
 
Description
A massive treatment of the plants of the Malaysian Archipelago. Much of it has been made available to download from the Internet
]. It is used in reforestation projects[
310
Title
Plant Resources of Southeast Asia
Publication
 
Author
 
Website
http://proseanet.org/
Publisher
 
Year
0
ISBN
 
Description
Lots of information on the uses of the plants of SE Asia.
].

Other Uses

The wood is valued as a fuel and makes an excellent charcoal[
310
Title
Plant Resources of Southeast Asia
Publication
 
Author
 
Website
http://proseanet.org/
Publisher
 
Year
0
ISBN
 
Description
Lots of information on the uses of the plants of SE Asia.
].

Propagation

Seed - best sown as soon as it is ripe. Barely cover the seed and keep it moist. Stored seed germinates more freely if given a 3 month cold stratification and then sown in a cold frame. Germination is usually good[
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Title
Propagation of Trees, Shrubs and Conifers.
Publication
 
Author
Sheat. W. G.
Publisher
MacMillan and Co
Year
1948
ISBN
-
Description
A bit dated but a good book on propagation techniques with specific details for a wide range of plants.
]. Prick out the seedlings into individual pots when they are large enough to handle and grow on until large enough to plant out.
Cuttings of half-ripe wood, 5 - 8cm with a heel, in a frame. Fair to good percentage[
78
Title
Propagation of Trees, Shrubs and Conifers.
Publication
 
Author
Sheat. W. G.
Publisher
MacMillan and Co
Year
1948
ISBN
-
Description
A bit dated but a good book on propagation techniques with specific details for a wide range of plants.
].
Cuttings of mature wood in the dormant season
Layering[
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Title
The New RHS Dictionary of Gardening. 1992.
Publication
 
Author
Huxley. A.
Publisher
MacMillan Press
Year
1992
ISBN
0-333-47494-5
Description
Excellent and very comprehensive, though it contains a number of silly mistakes. Readable yet also very detailed.
].
Division of suckers in the dormant season. Plant them out direct into their permanent positions.
Cite as: Tropical Plants Database, Ken Fern. tropical.theferns.info. 2024-12-23. <tropical.theferns.info/viewtropical.php?id=Morella+javanica&redir=Myrica+javanica>

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