Meryta drakeana - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
drakeana
ID:
242507
Status:
valid
Authors:
Nadeaud
Source:
wcs
Year:
1897
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. (Morot) 11: 105 (1897)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000241839
Common Names
- Drakeana Meryta
- Meryta drakeana
- Drake Meryta
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Meryta drakeana (also called Mountain cabbage tree, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub native to New Zealand. It has a single trunk and a rounded crown of large, leathery, dark green leaves. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in a sunny or partially shaded position. It is found in lowland and montane forests, and in scrub and shrubland.
Uses & Benefits
Meryta drakeana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a hedge plant and for erosion control. The plant is known to have medicinal properties and is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Meryta drakeana are yellow, 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 drakeana 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 drakeana
Meryta drakeana is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in Thailand, Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia.
Meryta drakeana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Meryta drakeana?
Meryta drakeana
What is the common name of Meryta drakeana?
Meryta drakeana
What type of plant is Meryta drakeana?
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-125840: Based on the initial data import
Jean Nadeaud (1834-1898): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nadeaud' in the authors string.