Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Proteales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
oaxacana
ID:
451067

Status:
valid

Authors:
Standl.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1923

Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 23: 710 (1923)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000450399

Common Names

  • Oaxacan Meliosma
  • Oaxacan Leatherwood
  • Oaxacan False Ash

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Description

Meliosma oaxacana (also called Oaxacan meliosma, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Sabiaceae family. It is a small tree, growing up to 8 m tall. It is native to Central and South America, where it is found in tropical and subtropical climates. It is found in tropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Meliosma oaxacana is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It can also be used as a hedge or windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Meliosma oaxacana has small, white, star-shaped flowers with five petals and yellow centers. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are small and have round, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Meliosma oaxacana 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 oaxacana

Meliosma oaxacana is native to Mexico, where it can be found in moist, shady areas.

Meliosma oaxacana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Meliosma oaxacana?

Meliosma oaxacana

What is the common name of Meliosma oaxacana?

Oaxacan Meliosma

What is the natural habitat of Meliosma oaxacana?

Meliosma oaxacana is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

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,