Meryta salicifolia - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
salicifolia
ID:
242527
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.W.Moore
Source:
wcs
Year:
1940
Citation Micro:
Occas. Pap. Bernice Pauahi Bishop Mus. 16: 13 (1940)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000241859
Common Names
- Salicifolia Meryta
- Meryta salicifolia
- Willow-Leaf Meryta
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Meryta salicifolia (also called Willow-leaved Meryta, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub native to the Pacific Islands. It has simple, willow-like leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in moist, shady forests and coastal areas.
Uses & Benefits
Meryta salicifolia 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 salicifolia 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Meryta salicifolia can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and placed in a rooting medium. Once rooted, the cuttings should be transplanted into a pot with a well-draining soil mix.
Where to Find Meryta salicifolia
Meryta salicifolia can be found in the rainforests of Samoa and Tonga.
Meryta salicifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Meryta salicifolia?
Meryta salicifolia
What is the common name of Meryta salicifolia?
Salicifolia
What is the natural habitat of Meryta salicifolia?
Tropical forests of the Society Islands
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-125859: Based on the initial data import
John William Moore (1901-1990): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.W.Moore' in the authors string.