Meliosma andina - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Cuatrec.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1949
Citation Micro:
Lloydia 11: 215 (1949)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000450092
Common Names
- Meliosma Andina
- Andean Meliosma
- Andean False Ash
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Meliosma andina (also called Andean 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 andina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a beautiful white flower and is often used to attract birds and other wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Meliosma andina 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Meliosma andina 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 andina
Meliosma andina is native to South America.
Meliosma andina FAQ
What is the scientific name of Meliosma andina?
Meliosma andina
What is the common name of Meliosma andina?
Andean Meliosma
What is the natural habitat of Meliosma andina?
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,
References
José Cuatrecasas (1903-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cuatrec.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:156671-2: Based on the initial data import