Status:
valid
Authors:
(Endl.) Seem.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1862
Citation Micro:
Bonplandia (Hannover) 10: 295 (1862)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000241830
Common Names
- Angustifolia Meryta
- Meryta angustifolia
- Narrow-Leaf Meryta
Synonyms
- Botryodendrum angustifolium Endl. [unknown]
Description
Meryta angustifolia (also called Narrow-Leaved Meryta, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It has a woody stem and grows up to 2 meters tall. It has white flowers and prefers dry, sunny habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Meryta angustifolia is used as an ornamental plant and is also used for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Meryta angustifolia are small, white, and star-shaped with five petals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Meryta angustifolia is a species of flowering plant in the family Araliaceae. It is native to New Caledonia. It is a shrub or small tree growing to 4 m tall. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and placed in a well-drained, sandy soil. Keep the soil moist but not wet.
Where to Find Meryta angustifolia
Meryta angustifolia can be found in tropical Africa.
Meryta angustifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Meryta angustifolia?
Meryta angustifolia
What is the common name of Meryta angustifolia?
Narrow-leaved Meryta
What is the natural habitat of Meryta angustifolia?
Dry grasslands and scrubland
Species in the Meryta genus
Meryta angustifolia,
Meryta balansae,
Meryta brachypoda,
Meryta capitata,
Meryta choristantha,
Meryta coriacea,
Meryta denhamii,
Meryta drakeana,
Meryta lanceolata,
Meryta latifolia,
Meryta lucida,
Meryta macrophylla,
Meryta malietoa,
Meryta mauluulu,
Meryta mauruensis,
Meryta neoebudica,
Meryta oxylaena,
Meryta pachycarpa,
Meryta pandanicarpa,
Meryta pauciflora,
Meryta raiateensis,
Meryta salicifolia,
Meryta schizolaena,
Meryta senfftiana,
Meryta sinclairii,
Meryta sonchifolia,
Meryta tenuifolia,
Meryta pastoralis,
Meryta rivularis,
Meryta agglomerata,
Meryta colorata,
Species in the Araliaceae family
Anakasia simplicifolia,
Aralia apioides,
Aralia armata,
Aralia atropurpurea,
Aralia bicrenata,
Aralia bipinnata,
Aralia cachemirica,
Aralia caesia,
Aralia californica,
Aralia castanopsisicola,
Aralia chinensis,
Aralia continentalis,
Aralia cordata,
Aralia dasyphylla,
Aralia dasyphylloides,
Aralia debilis,
Aralia decaisneana,
Aralia delavayi,
Aralia echinocaulis,
Aralia elata,
Aralia excelsa,
Aralia fargesii,
Aralia ferox,
Aralia finlaysoniana,
Aralia foliolosa,
Aralia frodiniana,
Aralia gigantea,
Aralia gintungensis,
Aralia glabra,
Aralia glabrifoliolata,
Aralia henryi,
Aralia hispida,
Aralia humilis,
Aralia kansuensis,
Aralia kingdon-wardii,
Aralia leschenaultii,
Aralia malabarica,
Aralia melanocarpa,
Aralia merrillii,
Aralia mexicana,
Aralia montana,
Aralia nudicaulis,
Aralia parasitica,
Aralia plumosa,
Aralia racemosa,
Aralia regeliana,
Aralia rex,
Aralia scaberula,
Aralia scopulorum,
Aralia searelliana,