Meryta lucida - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lucida
ID:
242511
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.W.Moore
Source:
wcs
Year:
1933
Citation Micro:
Bull. Bernice P. Bishop Mus. 102: 34 (1933)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000241843
Common Names
- Lucid Meryta
- Meryta lucida
- Shiny Meryta
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Meryta lucida (also called Shining Meryta, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub native to the Pacific Islands. It has simple, glossy leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in moist, shady forests and coastal areas.
Uses & Benefits
Meryta lucida is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, skin ailments, and digestive problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Meryta lucida 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 lucida 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 lucida
Meryta lucida is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in Thailand, Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia.
Meryta lucida FAQ
What is the scientific name of Meryta lucida?
Meryta lucida
What is the common name of Meryta lucida?
Meryta lucida
What type of plant is Meryta lucida?
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-125844: Based on the initial data import
John William Moore (1901-1990): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.W.Moore' in the authors string.