Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Proteales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
abbreviata
ID:
450764

Status:
valid

Authors:
Urb.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1921

Citation Micro:
Ark. Bot. 17(7): 41 (1921)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000450096

Common Names

  • Meliosma Abbreviata
  • Abbreviated Meliosma
  • Abbreviated False Ash

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Description

Meliosma abbreviata (also called Abbreviated Meliosma, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Sabiaceae. It is a shrub or small tree with glossy, ovate leaves and yellow-green flowers. It is native to Central and South America, where it is found in tropical and subtropical forests and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Meliosma abbreviata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a beautiful pink flower and is often used to attract birds and other wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Meliosma abbreviata is a small, white, bell-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Meliosma abbreviata is a perennial shrub that is native to Central and South America. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Meliosma abbreviata

Meliosma abbreviata is native to tropical rainforests in Southeast Asia.

Meliosma abbreviata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Meliosma abbreviata?

Meliosma abbreviata

What is the common name of Meliosma abbreviata?

Abbreviated Meliosma

What is the natural habitat of Meliosma abbreviata?

It is found in tropical rainforests

Species in the Meliosma genus

Meliosma lanceolata, Meliosma lepidota, Meliosma hirsuta, Meliosma itatiaiae, Meliosma irazuensis, Meliosma impressa, Meliosma idiopoda, Meliosma lindae, Meliosma echeverryana, Meliosma glossophylla, Meliosma herbertii, Meliosma grandifolia, Meliosma grandiflora, Meliosma glabrata, Meliosma gentryi, Meliosma caucana, Meliosma caldasii, Meliosma brenesii, Meliosma nesites, Meliosma nana, Meliosma meridensis, Meliosma aristeguietae, Meliosma andina, Meliosma abbreviata, Meliosma depressiva, Meliosma dentata, Meliosma cundinamarcensis, Meliosma corymbosa, Meliosma sarawakensis, Meliosma rufopilosa, Meliosma vasquezii, Meliosma recurvata, Meliosma trujilloi, Meliosma spathulata, Meliosma tenuis, Meliosma tachirensis, Meliosma sumatrana, Meliosma pardonii, Meliosma colletiana, Meliosma oppositifolia, Meliosma ochracea, Meliosma occidentalis, Meliosma oaxacana, Meliosma veitchiorum, Meliosma pittieriana, Meliosma venezuelensis, Meliosma novogranatensis, Meliosma petalodentata, Meliosma mexicana, Meliosma stellata,

Species in the Sabiaceae family

Meliosma lanceolata, Meliosma lepidota, Meliosma hirsuta, Meliosma itatiaiae, Meliosma irazuensis, Meliosma impressa, Meliosma idiopoda, Meliosma lindae, Meliosma echeverryana, Meliosma glossophylla, Meliosma herbertii, Meliosma grandifolia, Meliosma grandiflora, Meliosma glabrata, Meliosma gentryi, Meliosma caucana, Meliosma caldasii, Meliosma brenesii, Meliosma nesites, Meliosma nana, Meliosma meridensis, Meliosma aristeguietae, Meliosma andina, Meliosma abbreviata, Meliosma depressiva, Meliosma dentata, Meliosma cundinamarcensis, Meliosma corymbosa, Meliosma sarawakensis, Meliosma rufopilosa, Meliosma vasquezii, Meliosma recurvata, Meliosma trujilloi, Meliosma spathulata, Meliosma tenuis, Meliosma tachirensis, Meliosma sumatrana, Meliosma pardonii, Meliosma colletiana, Meliosma oppositifolia, Meliosma ochracea, Meliosma occidentalis, Meliosma oaxacana, Meliosma veitchiorum, Meliosma pittieriana, Meliosma venezuelensis, Meliosma novogranatensis, Meliosma petalodentata, Meliosma mexicana, Meliosma stellata,