Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Proteales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mexicana
ID:
508259

Status:
valid

Authors:
V.W.Steinm.

Source:
ksu

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Mex. 79: 90 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000507591

Common Names

  • Meliosma mexicana
  • Mexican Meliosma
  • Mexican Meliosma Tree

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Description

Meliosma mexicana (also called Meliosma mexicana, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Sabiaceae. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in wetland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Meliosma mexicana is a flowering plant that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also known for its medicinal properties, such as its ability to treat fever, inflammation, and pain.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Meliosma mexicana has small, white, bell-shaped flowers. The seeds are small, dark brown, and slightly flattened. The seedlings are small and have a single seed leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Meliosma mexicana is a small, perennial herbaceous plant that is native to India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. It is an easy-to-grow plant that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers a sunny location with well-drained soil and should be watered regularly. Fertilize the plant every month during the growing season with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Meliosma mexicana

Meliosma mexicana is native to the tropical rainforests of Mexico.

Meliosma mexicana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Meliosma mexicana?

Meliosma mexicana

What type of plant is Meliosma mexicana?

It is a shrub

Where is Meliosma mexicana found?

It is found in Central America

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,