Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rivularis
ID:
1043613

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lowry

Source:
tro

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Candollea 66: 264 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001042951

Common Names

  • Meryta rivularis
  • Rivularis meryta
  • Rivularis five-finger

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Description

Meryta rivularis (also called 'River Meryta', among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub native to New Zealand. It has a rounded crown and a smooth, grey bark. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests and is often found in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Meryta rivularis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of nectar for bees.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Meryta rivularis is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Meryta rivularis is a tropical shrub found in Central and South America. It is a fast-growing species that can reach heights of up to 3 meters. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. The seeds should be planted in a warm, moist, and well-drained soil. The cuttings should be taken from mature branches and planted in a warm, moist, and well-drained soil. The cuttings should be kept moist until they have rooted.

Where to Find Meryta rivularis

Meryta rivularis is native to the Caribbean islands and is found in dry forests and woodlands.

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,