Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
venosum
ID:
373074

Status:
valid

Authors:
Engl.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1883

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Phan. 4: 367 (1883)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000372406



Common Names

  • Metopium Venosum
  • Veined Metopium
  • Veiny Metopium


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Synonyms

  • Rhus venosa Griseb. [unknown]

Description

Metopium venosum (also called 'Vinous Metopium', among many other common names) is a small evergreen tree native to the Caribbean. It has a rounded crown and grows up to 10 meters tall. It prefers wet, tropical climates and is found in coastal areas, mangroves, and lowland rainforests.

Uses & Benefits

Metopium venosum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Metopium venosum has small, yellow-green flowers that are clustered together. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, green and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Metopium venosum is a tropical perennial plant native to India and Sri Lanka. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in containers.

Where to Find Metopium venosum

Metopium venosum is native to tropical regions of the Americas.

Metopium venosum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Metopium venosum?

Metopium venosum

What is the family of Metopium venosum?

Anacardiaceae

Where is Metopium venosum found?

Metopium venosum is found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Species in the Anacardiaceae family

Abrahamia buxifolia, Abrahamia thouvenotii, Abrahamia littoralis, Abrahamia latifolia, Abrahamia minutifolia, Abrahamia ditimena, Abrahamia betamponensis, Abrahamia capuronii, Abrahamia delphinensis, Abrahamia ellipticarpa, Abrahamia elongata, Abrahamia itromoensis, Abrahamia turkii, Abrahamia deflexa, Abrahamia grandidieri, Abrahamia humbertii, Abrahamia ibityensis, Abrahamia lecomtei, Abrahamia lenticellata, Abrahamia lokobensis, Abrahamia longipetiolata, Abrahamia louvelii, Abrahamia nitida, Abrahamia oblongifolia, Abrahamia pauciflora, Abrahamia phillipsonii, Abrahamia sambiranensis, Abrahamia sericea, Abrahamia suarezensis, Abrahamia viguieri, Abrahamia revoluta, Abrahamia antongilensis, Abrahamia darainensis, Abrahamia patrickii, Actinocheita filicina, Allospondias lakonensis, Allospondias laxiflora, Amphipterygium simplicifolium, Amphipterygium adstringens, Amphipterygium amplifolium, Amphipterygium glaucum, Amphipterygium molle, Anacardium amapaense, Anacardium amilcarianum, Anacardium brasiliense, Anacardium caracolii, Anacardium corymbosum, Anacardium curatellifolium, Anacardium excelsum, Anacardium fruticosum,