Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
capitata
ID:
242501

Status:
valid

Authors:
Christoph.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1935

Citation Micro:
Bull. Bernice P. Bishop Mus. 128: 161 (1935)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000241833

Common Names

  • Capitata Meryta
  • Meryta capitata
  • Headed Meryta

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Description

Meryta capitata (also called Head-Like 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 capitata is used as an ornamental plant and is also used for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Meryta capitata has small, white flowers that are arranged in clusters at the end of the stem. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves that are arranged in pairs on the stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Meryta capitata 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 capitata

Meryta capitata can be found in tropical Africa.

Meryta capitata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Meryta capitata?

Meryta capitata

What is the common name of Meryta capitata?

Headed Meryta

What is the natural habitat of Meryta capitata?

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-125835: Based on the initial data import
Erling Christophersen (1898-1994): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Christoph.' in the authors string.