Meryta denhamii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
denhamii
ID:
242505
Status:
valid
Authors:
Seem.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1862
Citation Micro:
Bonplandia (Hannover) 10: 295 (1862)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000241837
Common Names
- Denham's Meryta
- Meryta denhamii
- Denham Meryta
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Meryta macrocarpa Baill. [unknown]
- Meryta macrocephala Baill. [unknown]
- Meryta superba Borzì [unknown]
- Aralia reticulata hort. ex Hemsl. [unknown]
- Oreopanax reticulatus L.H.Bailey [valid]
- Strobilopanax macrocarpus (Baill.) R.Vig. [unknown]
- Strobilopanax macrocephalus (Baill.) R.Vig. [unknown]
- Aralia reticulata Rollison [illegitimate]
Description
Meryta denhamii (also called Denham'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 denhamii is used as an ornamental plant and is also used for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Meryta denhamii are white, star-shaped and fragrant. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are green and have small, round leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Meryta denhamii 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 denhamii
Meryta denhamii can be found in tropical Africa.
Meryta denhamii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Meryta denhamii?
Meryta denhamii
What is the common name of Meryta denhamii?
Meryta denhamii
What type of plant is Meryta denhamii?
Herb
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-125839: Based on the initial data import
Berthold Carl Seemann (1825-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Seem.' in the authors string.