Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
delicatula
ID:
1542279

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.S.Andrade, Pianiss., Vinic.-Silva & R.P.Oliveira

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2020

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 45: 72 (2020)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000023629

Common Names

  • Delicate Merostachys
  • Delicate Merostachys Tree
  • Delicate Merostachys Flower

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Description

Merostachys delicatula (also called Delicate Merostachys, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the family Melastomataceae. It is a shrub or small tree with opposite leaves, white flowers and globose fruits. It is native to Mexico, where it is found in lowland rainforest and montane forest habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Merostachys delicatula is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is also used as a food source and for its timber. The leaves are used to make tea and the fruits are eaten as a snack.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Merostachys delicatula is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling with a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Merostachys delicatula is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 m tall. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a well-drained potting mix.

Where to Find Merostachys delicatula

Merostachys delicatula is native to tropical Africa and is found in many countries including Cameroon, Ghana, and Nigeria.

Merostachys delicatula FAQ

What is the scientific name of Merostachys delicatula?

Merostachys delicatula

What is the common name of Merostachys delicatula?

Delicate Merostachys

What is the natural habitat of Merostachys delicatula?

Tropical moist forests

Species in the Merostachys genus

Merostachys abadiana, Merostachys annulifera, Merostachys argentea, Merostachys argyronema, Merostachys bifurcata, Merostachys brevigluma, Merostachys brevispica, Merostachys burmanii, Merostachys calderoniana, Merostachys caucaiana, Merostachys ciliata, Merostachys claussenii, Merostachys exserta, Merostachys filgueirasii, Merostachys fimbriata, Merostachys fischeriana, Merostachys fistulosa, Merostachys glauca, Merostachys kleinii, Merostachys kunthii, Merostachys lanata, Merostachys latifolia, Merostachys leptophylla, Merostachys magellanica, Merostachys magnispicula, Merostachys maguireorum, Merostachys medullosa, Merostachys multiramea, Merostachys neesii, Merostachys pauciflora, Merostachys petiolata, Merostachys pilifera, Merostachys pluriflora, Merostachys polyantha, Merostachys procerrima, Merostachys ramosissima, Merostachys retrorsa, Merostachys riedeliana, Merostachys rondoniensis, Merostachys scandens, Merostachys sellovii, Merostachys skvortzovii, Merostachys sparsiflora, Merostachys speciosa, Merostachys ternata, Merostachys vestita, Merostachys ximenae, Merostachys fimbriolaminata, Merostachys ramosa, Merostachys tatianae,

Species in the Poaceae family

Achnatherum pekinense, Achnatherum pubicalyx, Achnatherum sibiricum, Achnatherum turcomanicum, Achnatherum brandisii, Achnatherum bromoides, Achnatherum calamagrostis, Achnatherum confusum, Achnatherum inebrians, Achnatherum jacquemontii, Achnatherum virescens, Achnatherum paradoxum, Achnatherum nakaii, Achnatherum pelliotii, Achnatherum haussknechtii, Achnatherum mandavillei, Achnatherum pilosum, Achnatherum parviflorum, Achnatherum staintonii, Aciachne acicularis, Aciachne flagellifera, Aciachne pulvinata, Acidosasa breviclavata, Acidosasa brilletii, Acidosasa chinensis, Acidosasa edulis, Acidosasa glauca, Acidosasa guangxiensis, Acidosasa lingchuanensis, Acidosasa nanunica, Acidosasa notata, Acidosasa purpurea, Acidosasa venusta, Acidosasa carinata, Acostia gracilis, Acrachne henrardiana, Acrachne perrieri, Acrachne racemosa, Acritochaete volkensii, Acroceras amplectens, Acroceras attenuatum, Acroceras boivinii, Acroceras bosseri, Acroceras calcicola, Acroceras chaseae, Acroceras diffusum, Acroceras elegans, Acroceras excavatum, Acroceras fluminense, Acroceras gabunense,

References

POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77208652-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].