Status:
valid
Authors:
J.E.Vidal
Source:
ksu
Year:
1961
Citation Micro:
Fl. Camb., Laos & Vietn. 1: 37 (1961)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000450066
Common Names
- Meliosma Nana
- Dwarf Meliosma
- Dwarf False Ash
Description
Meliosma nana (also called Dwarf Meliosma, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Sabiaceae. It is a shrub or small tree with glossy, ovate leaves and yellow-green flowers. It is native to Central and South America, where it is found in tropical and subtropical forests and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Meliosma nana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a beautiful yellow flower and is often used to attract birds and other wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Meliosma nana is a small, white, bell-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Meliosma nana is a shrub native to Colombia. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought-tolerant and can tolerate light frosts. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Meliosma nana
Meliosma nana can be found in Costa Rica.
Meliosma nana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Meliosma nana?
Meliosma nana
What is the common name of Meliosma nana?
Dwarf Meliosma
What is the family of Meliosma nana?
Sabiaceae
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,