Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lanceolata
ID:
242509

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.R.Forst. & G.Forst.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1776

Citation Micro:
Char. Gen. Pl. 1776 [1 Mar 1776]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000241841

Common Names

  • Lanceolate Meryta
  • Meryta lanceolata
  • Spear-Leaf Meryta

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Synonyms

  • Neara longifolia Sol. ex Seem. [unknown]
  • Botryodendrum taitense Guill. [unknown]

Description

Meryta lanceolata (also called Lance-leaved Meryta, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub native to the Pacific Islands. It has simple, lanceolate leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in moist, shady forests and coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Meryta lanceolata 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 lanceolata are white, star-shaped and fragrant. The seeds are small, black and oval. The seedlings are green and have small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Meryta lanceolata 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 lanceolata

Meryta lanceolata is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in Thailand, Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia.

Meryta lanceolata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Meryta lanceolata?

Meryta lanceolata

What is the common name of Meryta lanceolata?

Meryta lanceolata

What type of plant is Meryta lanceolata?

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-125842: Based on the initial data import
Georg Forster (1754-1794): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Forst.' in the authors string.
Johann Reinhold Forster (1729-1798): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.R.Forst.' in the authors string.