Meliosma oppositifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Griseb.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1866
Citation Micro:
Cat. Pl. Cub. : 46 (1866)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000450396
Common Names
- Opposite-leaved Meliosma
- Opposite-leaved Leatherwood
- Opposite-leaved False Ash
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Meliosma oppositifolia (also called 'Opposite-leaved meliosma', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Sabiaceae. It is native to South America, and is found in a variety of habitats, including grasslands, woodlands, and coastal areas.
Uses & Benefits
Meliosma oppositifolia is a small, evergreen shrub native to Southeast Asia. It is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks due to its attractive foliage and flowers. It can also be used as a hedge or screen, and its leaves can be used to make a tea with medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Meliosma oppositifolia has small, white flowers and small, dark brown seeds. Its seedlings are small and have a single, long, thin leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Meliosma oppositifolia 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 oppositifolia
Meliosma oppositifolia is native to Venezuela, where it can be found in moist, shady areas.
Meliosma oppositifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Meliosma oppositifolia?
Meliosma oppositifolia
What is the common name of Meliosma oppositifolia?
Opposite-leaved Meliosma
What is the natural habitat of Meliosma oppositifolia?
Meliosma oppositifolia 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,
References
August Grisebach (1814-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griseb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:776292-1: Based on the initial data import