Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
coriacea
ID:
242504

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baill.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1878

Citation Micro:
Adansonia 12: 153 (1878)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000241836

Common Names

  • Coriacea Meryta
  • Meryta coriacea
  • Leathery Meryta

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Synonyms

  • Botryodendrum coriaceum Pancher ex Baill. [unknown]

Description

Meryta coriacea (also called Leathery 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 coriacea is used as an ornamental plant and is also used for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Meryta coriacea 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 coriacea 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 coriacea

Meryta coriacea can be found in tropical Africa.

Meryta coriacea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Meryta coriacea?

Meryta coriacea

What is the common name of Meryta coriacea?

Meryta coriacea

What type of plant is Meryta coriacea?

Herb

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