Meliosma longepedicellata - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Cornejo
Source:
ksu
Year:
2009
Citation Micro:
Harvard Pap. Bot. 14: 93 (2009)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000746804
Common Names
- Meliosma longepedicellata
- Long-stalked Meliosma
- Meliosma
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Meliosma longepedicellata (also called 'Long-stalked Meliosma', among many other common names) is a perennial, woody, twining vine native to Mexico and Central America. It has large, oval-shaped leaves and produces clusters of small, white flowers. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests, in open woodlands, and in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Meliosma longepedicellata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Meliosma longepedicellata is a white, five-petaled flower. The seed is a small, dark-brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a white stem with small, light green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Meliosma longepedicellata is a perennial herb native to tropical regions of Asia. It is a low-growing plant with small, white flowers that bloom in the spring. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and rooted in a moist soil mix. Plant in a sunny location and water regularly.
Where to Find Meliosma longepedicellata
Meliosma longepedicellata is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in the countries of Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand.
Meliosma longepedicellata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Meliosma longepedicellata?
Meliosma longepedicellata
What type of plant is Meliosma longepedicellata?
It is a species of flowering plant in the family Sabiaceae.
Where is Meliosma longepedicellata found?
It is found in Thailand, Laos, and Vietnam.
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
Xavier Cornejo (b.1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cornejo' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77107463-1: Based on the initial data import