Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Proteales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
petalodentata
ID:
454069

Status:
valid

Authors:
Arbeláez

Source:
cmp

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
Novon 14: 16 (2004)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000453401

Common Names

  • Petalodentata Meliosma
  • Petalodentata Meliosma
  • Meliosma petalodentata

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Description

Meliosma petalodentata (also called Meliosma, among many other common names) is a shrub with small, white flowers. It is native to Southeast Asia and grows in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Meliosma petalodentata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Meliosma petalodentata is yellow and has four petals. The seed is a small, black, round nut. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Meliosma petalodentata is a shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken from the current season’s growth and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. The plant prefers full sun and regular watering.

Where to Find Meliosma petalodentata

Meliosma petalodentata can be found in the Philippines.

Meliosma petalodentata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Meliosma petalodentata?

Meliosma petalodentata

What is the natural habitat of Meliosma petalodentata?

It is native to the Himalayas.

What is the temperature range for Meliosma petalodentata?

It prefers temperatures between 40-75°F (4-24°C).

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,

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