Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
latifolia
ID:
242510

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Endl.) Seem.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1862

Citation Micro:
Bonplandia (Hannover) 10: 295 (1862)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000241842

Common Names

  • Latifolia Meryta
  • Meryta latifolia
  • Broad-Leaf Meryta

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Synonyms

  • Aralia macrophylla A.Cunn. ex Sweet [invalid]
  • Botryodendrum latifolium Endl. [unknown]
  • Botryodendron latifolium Endl. [unknown]

Description

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

Uses & Benefits

Meryta latifolia 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 latifolia 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 latifolia 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 latifolia

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

Meryta latifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Meryta latifolia?

Meryta latifolia

What is the common name of Meryta latifolia?

Meryta latifolia

What type of plant is Meryta latifolia?

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