Status:
valid
Authors:
I.M.Johnst.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1931
Citation Micro:
Proc. Calif. Acad. Sci. , ser. 4, 20: 73 (1931)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000450064
Common Names
- Meliosma Nesites
- Nesites Meliosma
- Nesites False Ash
Description
Meliosma nesites (also called Nesites 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 nesites 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 nesites 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Meliosma nesites is a shrub native to Colombia. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought-tolerant and can tolerate light frosts. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Meliosma nesites
Meliosma nesites can be found in Costa Rica.
Meliosma nesites FAQ
What is the scientific name of Meliosma nesites?
Meliosma nesites
What is the common name of Meliosma nesites?
Nesites' Meliosma
What is the family of Meliosma nesites?
Sabiaceae
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,