Meliosma venezuelensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Steyerm. & A.H.Gentry
Source:
cmp
Year:
1992
Citation Micro:
Fl. Venez. 5(1): 218 (1992)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000450460
Common Names
- Venezuelan Meliosma
- Venezuelan Leatherwood
- Venezuelan False Ash
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Meliosma venezuelensis (also called Venezuelan Meliosma, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub native to Central America and northern South America. It has a rounded crown and grows up to 15 m tall. Its leaves are alternate, simple, and oblong-lanceolate. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist forests, as well as in secondary forests.
Uses & Benefits
Meliosma venezuelensis is used as an ornamental plant, for its attractive foliage and flowers. It can also be used as a windbreak and to control erosion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Meliosma venezuelensis has small, white flowers and its seeds are small, brown and round. Its seedlings are small, thin and have a light green color.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Meliosma venezuelensis 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 venezuelensis
Meliosma venezuelensis is native to Venezuela, where it can be found in moist, shady areas.
Meliosma venezuelensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Meliosma venezuelensis?
Meliosma venezuelensis
What is the common name of Meliosma venezuelensis?
Venezuelan Meliosma
What is the natural habitat of Meliosma venezuelensis?
It is found in wet areas, such as marshes, lakes, and streams
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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2505580: Based on the initial data import
Julian Alfred Steyermark (1909-1988): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steyerm.' in the authors string.
Alwyn Howard Gentry (1945-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.H.Gentry' in the authors string.