Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
balansae
ID:
242499

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baill.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1878

Citation Micro:
Adansonia 12: 156 (1878)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000241831

Common Names

  • Balansae Meryta
  • Meryta balansae
  • Balansa Meryta

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Synonyms

  • Meryta gracilis Guillaumin [unknown]
  • Meryta microcarpa Baill. [unknown]
  • Meryta schlechteri Harms [unknown]

Description

Meryta balansae (also called Balansa's 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 balansae is used as an ornamental plant and is also used for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Meryta balansae 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Meryta balansae 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 balansae

Meryta balansae can be found in tropical Africa.

Meryta balansae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Meryta balansae?

Meryta balansae

What is the common name of Meryta balansae?

Balansa's Meryta

What is the natural habitat of Meryta balansae?

Dry grasslands and scrubland

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,

References