Status:
valid
Authors:
(Jack) Walp.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1848
Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Syst. 1: 135 (1848)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000450386
Common Names
- Sumatran Meliosma
- Sumatran Leatherwood
- Sumatran False Ash
Synonyms
- Meliosma elmeri Merr. [unknown]
- Meliosma diepenhorstii Valeton [unknown]
- Meliosma cuspidata Blume [unknown]
- Meliosma nitida Blume [unknown]
- Meliosma philippinensis Merr. & L.M.Perry [unknown]
- Meliosma confusa Blume [unknown]
- Millingtonia nitida Schult. [unknown]
- Millingtonia sumatrana Jack [unknown]
- Irina integerrima Blume [unknown]
Description
Meliosma sumatrana (also called 'Sumatran 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 sumatrana 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 sumatrana has small, white flowers and small, dark brown seeds. Its seedlings are small and have a single, long, thin leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Meliosma sumatrana is a shrub native to Indonesia. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.
Where to Find Meliosma sumatrana
Meliosma sumatrana is native to Sumatra, where it can be found in moist, shady areas.
Meliosma sumatrana FAQ
What are the common names of Meliosma sumatrana?
Common names of Meliosma sumatrana include Sumatran Meliosma and Sumatran Meliosma Tree.
What is the growth rate of Meliosma sumatrana?
Meliosma sumatrana has a slow to moderate growth rate.
What is the light requirement for Meliosma sumatrana?
Meliosma sumatrana prefers full sun to partial shade.
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,