Melicope madagascariensis

Melicope madagascariensis is a species of plant in the family Rutaceae. It is endemic to Madagascar and is used as a medical plant.

Melicope madagascariensis
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Sapindales
Family: Rutaceae
Genus: Melicope
Species:
M. madagascariensis
Binomial name
Melicope madagascariensis
Synonyms[1]

Ampacus celastracea (Baker) Kuntze
Ampacus madagascariensis (Baker) Kuntze
Euodia bojeriana Baill.
Euodia celastracea Baker
Euodia madagascariensis Baker

It reaches 10-20m height, flowers from November to January and fruits around March to June.[2]

References
  1. "Melicope madagascariensis (Baker) T.G.Hartley". Plants of the World Online. The Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. n.d. Retrieved July 25, 2020.
  2. database.prota.org - Medicinal plants/Plantes médicinales 2


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