Meliosma henryi
Diels
Sabiaceae
The reports from [
310- Title
- Plant Resources of Southeast Asia
- Publication
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- Author
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- Website
- http://proseanet.org/
- Publisher
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- Year
- 0
- ISBN
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- Description
- Lots of information on the uses of the plants of SE Asia.
] may belong to Meliosma thorelii Lecomte rather than this species. The report quotes several synonyms, all of which belong to Meliosma thorelii, and also quotes the range of Meliosma thorelii rather than the more restricted range of this species. However, the two species are closely related, so it is also possible that the uses quoted by[
310- Title
- Plant Resources of Southeast Asia
- Publication
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- Author
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- Website
- http://proseanet.org/
- Publisher
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- Year
- 0
- ISBN
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- Description
- Lots of information on the uses of the plants of SE Asia.
] apply to both species[
K- Title
- Plants for a Future
- Author
- Ken Fern
- Description
- Notes from observations, tasting etc at Plants For A Future and on field trips.
].
Common Name:
Flowering branch
Photograph by: Michael Wolf
GNU Free Documentation License
Flowering branch
Photograph by: Michael Wolf
GNU Free Documentation License
Close-up of the flowers
Photograph by: Michael Wolf
GNU Free Documentation License
General Information
Meliosma henryi is an evergreen tree growing up to 3 metres tall[
266- Title
- Flora of China
- Publication
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- Author
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- Website
- http://flora.huh.harvard.edu/china/
- Publisher
- Missouri Botanical Garden Press; St. Louis.
- Year
- 1994
- ISBN
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- Description
- An excellent, comprehensive resource in 25 volumes. In addition to the botanical information the flora also gives basic information on habitat and some uses. An on-line version is also available.
].
The tree is possibly harvested from the wild as a source of incense.
Known Hazards
None known
Botanical References
266- Title
- Flora of China
- Publication
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- Author
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- Website
- http://flora.huh.harvard.edu/china/
- Publisher
- Missouri Botanical Garden Press; St. Louis.
- Year
- 1994
- ISBN
-
- Description
- An excellent, comprehensive resource in 25 volumes. In addition to the botanical information the flora also gives basic information on habitat and some uses. An on-line version is also available.
,
1255- Title
- Revision of Meliosma (Sabiaceae), section Lorenzanea excepted, Living and Fossil, Geography and Phylogeny
- Publication
- Blumea Vol 19, No. 3, 1971, pp 355-529
- Author
- C.F. Van Beusekom
- Publisher
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- Year
- 1971
- ISBN
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- Description
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Range
E. Asia - southwest China.
Habitat
Evergreen broadleaved forest at elevations from 700 - 1,400 metres[
266- Title
- Flora of China
- Publication
-
- Author
-
- Website
- http://flora.huh.harvard.edu/china/
- Publisher
- Missouri Botanical Garden Press; St. Louis.
- Year
- 1994
- ISBN
-
- Description
- An excellent, comprehensive resource in 25 volumes. In addition to the botanical information the flora also gives basic information on habitat and some uses. An on-line version is also available.
]. On sandy soil and in open woods; subtropical evergreen broad-leaved forests[
1255- Title
- Revision of Meliosma (Sabiaceae), section Lorenzanea excepted, Living and Fossil, Geography and Phylogeny
- Publication
- Blumea Vol 19, No. 3, 1971, pp 355-529
- Author
- C.F. Van Beusekom
- Publisher
-
- Year
- 1971
- ISBN
-
- Description
-
].
Properties
| Other Uses Rating |  |
| Habit | Evergreen Tree |
| Height | 3.00 m |
| Pollinators | Self |
| Self-fertile | Yes |
| Cultivation Status | Wild |
Cultivation Details
The pollen ripens and the anther-cells burst while the flower is still in bud, but the pollen is still unable to escape from the anther-cells as these are locked in the cavities of the staminodes. When the bud is fully mature, it explodes at the slightest touch, the stamens snapping backwards and flinging a puff of pollen into the air. When the flower is open, petals and stamens, having done their duty, very soon drop off; hence in a Meliosma panicle almost only buds and passed flowers are found, but very few intact open flowers[
1255- Title
- Revision of Meliosma (Sabiaceae), section Lorenzanea excepted, Living and Fossil, Geography and Phylogeny
- Publication
- Blumea Vol 19, No. 3, 1971, pp 355-529
- Author
- C.F. Van Beusekom
- Publisher
-
- Year
- 1971
- ISBN
-
- Description
-
].
Edible Uses
None known
Medicinal
None known
Other Uses
The bark is used for incense[
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.
]. See nomenclature notes above[
K- Title
- Plants for a Future
- Author
- Ken Fern
- Description
- Notes from observations, tasting etc at Plants For A Future and on field trips.
].
Propagation
Seed -
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