Status:
valid
Authors:
Cornejo & Bonifaz
Source:
ksu
Year:
2006
Citation Micro:
Novon 16: 328 (2006)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000507592
Common Names
- Meliosma stellata
- Stellata Meliosma
- Stellata Meliosma Tree
Description
Meliosma stellata (also called Star-shaped Meliosma, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Southeast Asia. It grows up to 1.5 meters tall and has yellow flowers. It grows in open woodlands, dry grasslands, and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Meliosma stellata is a flowering plant that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also known for its medicinal properties, such as its ability to treat fever, inflammation, and pain.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Meliosma stellata has small, white, bell-shaped flowers. The seeds are small, dark brown, and slightly flattened. The seedlings are small and have a single seed leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Meliosma stellata is a small, perennial herbaceous plant that is native to India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. It is an easy-to-grow plant that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers a sunny location with well-drained soil and should be watered regularly. Fertilize the plant every month during the growing season with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Meliosma stellata
Meliosma stellata is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Meliosma stellata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Meliosma stellata?
Meliosma stellata
What type of plant is Meliosma stellata?
It is a shrub
Where is Meliosma stellata found?
It is found in Central America
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
Carmen Bonifaz: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bonifaz' in the authors string.