Plant profile
Melicope burmahia
Melicope burmahia (Raizada & K.Naray.) T.G.Hartley
Melicope burmahia is an outdoor plant with glossy green leaves and small flowers, suitable for tropical gardens.
Open-data facts
- Life form
- Tree: lasting woody trunk and branches.
- Climate
- Naturally warm and humid climate.
- Origin / area
- Geographical area of origin: China (Yunnan) to Myanmar.
Basic care
- Watering
- Moderate watering: let the top layer dry between soaks.
- Light
- Medium-high light without long stretches of direct rays.
- Temperature
- Handles heat well if light and watering match.
- Humidity
- Avoid both very dry air and constant vapour.
Pet toxicity
A nibble can irritate; prevention beats an emergency.
Cats: yes (toxic). Dogs: yes (toxic).
Sources
- Wikidata (Q15392135) — taxonomic data CC0
- GBIF (3833730) — taxonomy and vernacular names
- POWO / WCVP (1020006-1) — taxonomy and distribution (WCVP/Kew, CC BY)
- WFO (wfo-0001273189) — world taxonomic checklist (CC0)
- Care texts are Botanico templates chosen by each plant’s care level (guidance only).