Status:
valid
Authors:
Cuatrec.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1949
Citation Micro:
Lloydia 11: 217 (1949)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000450398
Common Names
- Western Meliosma
- Western Leatherwood
- Western False Ash
Description
Meliosma occidentalis (also called Western Meliosma, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 1.5 m tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry grasslands, coastal dunes and disturbed sites.
Uses & Benefits
Meliosma occidentalis 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 occidentalis 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Meliosma occidentalis 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 occidentalis
Meliosma occidentalis is native to Venezuela, where it can be found in moist, shady areas.
Meliosma occidentalis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Meliosma occidentalis?
Meliosma occidentalis
What is the common name of Meliosma occidentalis?
Western Meliosma
What is the natural habitat of Meliosma occidentalis?
Meliosma occidentalis 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,