Status:
valid
Authors:
Blume
Source:
ksu
Year:
1849
Citation Micro:
Rumphia 3: 199 (1847 publ. 1849)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000449990
Common Names
- Meliosma lepidota
- Meliosma lepidota
- Meliosma lepidota
Synonyms
- Meliosma pedicellata Koord. & Valeton [unknown]
Description
Meliosma lepidota (also called Scaly Meliosma, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Central and South America. It has scaly leaves and yellow flowers, and it grows in dry forests and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Meliosma lepidota is used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, and stomach aches. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Meliosma lepidota sub. dolichomischa (J.E.Vidal) Beusekom
Meliosma lepidota sub. kinabaluensis Beusekom
Meliosma lepidota sub. vulcanica (Merr.) Beusekom
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Meliosma lepidota is yellow and tubular with five petals. The seeds are small, dark brown and round. The seedlings are thin and fragile.
Cultivation and Propagation
Meliosma lepidota 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 lepidota
Meliosma lepidota is native to tropical rainforests in Southeast Asia.
Meliosma lepidota FAQ
What is the scientific name of Meliosma lepidota?
Meliosma lepidota
What is the common name of Meliosma lepidota?
Scaly Meliosma
What is the natural habitat of Meliosma lepidota?
It is found in wet places, such as marshes, swamps, and wet meadows.
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,