Melicope anisata
(H.Mann) T.G.Hartley & B.C.Stone
Rutaceae
Common Name: Mokehana
General Information
Mokehana is an evergreen shrub or multi-trunked small tree ranging in height from 2 - 7.5 metres[
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]. The thin, leathery leaves give off a strong anise fragrance when crushed[
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The plant is harvested from the wild and used locally in making leis.
Known Hazards
None known
Botanical References
Range
Pacific - Hawaii.
Habitat
Moist to wet forests at elevations ranging from 360 - 1,200 metres[
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]. Found only on Kaua'i Island[
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Properties
| Other Uses Rating |  |
| Habit | Evergreen Tree |
| Height | 5.00 m |
| Cultivation Status | Wild |
Cultivation Details
Not known
Edible Uses
None known
Medicinal
None known
Other Uses
The aromatic fruits, flowers and seeds are used in leis[
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- Dictionary of Economic Plants.
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- Uphof. J. C. Th.
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- Weinheim
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- 1959
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- An excellent and very comprehensive guide but it only gives very short descriptions of the uses without any details of how to utilize the plants. Not for the casual reader.
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Propagation
Seed - can be slow to germinate, when given a pre-treatment of 6 days soaking in cold water the seed still took 6 months to germinate[
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]. Germination rates of untreated seed varies from 30 - 75%[
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- Detailed information on the propagation of a wide range of Hawaiian plants.
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