Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Proteales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
novogranatensis
ID:
451130

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cuatrec. & Idrobo

Source:
ksu

Year:
1955

Citation Micro:
Caldasia 7: 196 (1955)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000450462

Common Names

  • New Granadan Meliosma
  • New Granadan Leatherwood
  • New Granadan False Ash

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Description

Meliosma novogranatensis (also called New Granada Meliosma, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub native to Central America and northern South America. It has a rounded crown and grows up to 15 m tall. Its leaves are alternate, simple, and oblong-lanceolate. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist forests, as well as in secondary forests.

Uses & Benefits

Meliosma novogranatensis is used as an ornamental plant, for its attractive foliage and flowers. It can also be used as a windbreak and to control erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Meliosma novogranatensis has small, white flowers and its seeds are small, brown and round. Its seedlings are small, thin and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Meliosma novogranatensis is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 8 m in height. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, cuttings, or layering.

Where to Find Meliosma novogranatensis

Meliosma novogranatensis is native to Colombia, where it can be found in moist, shady areas.

Meliosma novogranatensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Meliosma novogranatensis?

Meliosma novogranatensis

What is the common name of Meliosma novogranatensis?

New Granada Meliosma

What is the natural habitat of Meliosma novogranatensis?

It is found in wet areas, such as marshes, lakes, and streams

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.
Jesús Medardo Idrobo (1917-2010): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Idrobo' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:156702-2: Based on the initial data import