Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sonchifolia
ID:
242533

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Linden) Linden & André

Source:
wcs

Year:
1879

Citation Micro:
Ill. Hort. 26: 42 (1879)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000241865

Common Names

  • Meryta sonchifolia
  • Sunchoke Meryta
  • Sunchoke Tree

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Synonyms

  • Aralia sonchifolia Linden [unknown]

Description

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

Uses & Benefits

Meryta sonchifolia 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 sonchifolia 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 sonchifolia 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 sonchifolia

Meryta sonchifolia can be found in the rainforests of Samoa and Tonga.

Meryta sonchifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Meryta sonchifolia?

Meryta sonchifolia

What is the common name of Meryta sonchifolia?

Sonchifolia

What is the natural habitat of Meryta sonchifolia?

Tropical forests of the Society Islands

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-125864: Based on the initial data import
Édouard André (1840-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'André' in the authors string.
Jean Jules Linden (1817-1898): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Linden' in the authors string.