Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
meifolia
ID:
665776

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fenzl

Source:
cmp

Year:
1843

Citation Micro:
Flora 26: 458 (1843)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000665108



Common Names

  • Meifolia Elaeosticta
  • Meifolia Oliveberry
  • Meifolia Ash


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Synonyms

  • Scaligeria meifolia Boiss. [unknown]
  • Scaligeria elata Boiss. & Hausskn. ex Boiss. [unknown]
  • Butinia libanotica Boiss. [unknown]

Description

Elaeosticta meifolia (also called Meifolia Elaeosticta, among many other common names) is a small to medium-sized evergreen tree or shrub that is native to South Africa. It has a rounded crown and grows up to 6 m tall. Its leaves are leathery, dark green, and have a meifolia-like shape. It is found in forest margins, bushveld, and along streams in its native region.

Uses & Benefits

Elaeosticta meifolia is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. The leaves of the plant are used to make tea which is believed to have anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties. It is also used to treat various ailments such as fever, cough, and colds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Elaeosticta meifolia are white and have five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Elaeosticta meifolia is an evergreen shrub that grows to a height of 1-2 m. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in well-drained soil in a sunny location. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and planted in a moist, well-drained soil in a sunny location.

Where to Find Elaeosticta meifolia

Elaeosticta meifolia can be found in Central Asia.

Elaeosticta meifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Elaeosticta meifolia?

Elaeosticta meifolia

What is the common name of Elaeosticta meifolia?

Meifolia olive

What is the natural habitat of Elaeosticta meifolia?

Dry woodland and scrubland

Species in the Apiaceae family

Aciphylla anomala, Aciphylla aurea, Aciphylla cartilaginea, Aciphylla colensoi, Aciphylla congesta, Aciphylla crenulata, Aciphylla crosby-smithii, Aciphylla cuthbertiana, Aciphylla dieffenbachii, Aciphylla dissecta, Aciphylla divisa, Aciphylla dobsonii, Aciphylla ferox, Aciphylla flexuosa, Aciphylla glacialis, Aciphylla glaucescens, Aciphylla gracilis, Aciphylla hectori, Aciphylla hookeri, Aciphylla horrida, Aciphylla indurata, Aciphylla inermis, Aciphylla kirkii, Aciphylla latibracteata, Aciphylla lecomtei, Aciphylla leighii, Aciphylla lyallii, Aciphylla monroi, Aciphylla montana, Aciphylla multisecta, Aciphylla pinnatifida, Aciphylla polita, Aciphylla poppelwellii, Aciphylla scott-thomsonii, Aciphylla similis, Aciphylla simplex, Aciphylla simplicifolia, Aciphylla spedeni, Aciphylla squarrosa, Aciphylla stannensis, Aciphylla subflabellata, Aciphylla takahea, Aciphylla traillii, Aciphylla traversii, Aciphylla trifoliolata, Aciphylla verticillata, Acronema alpinum, Acronema astrantiifolium, Acronema brevipedicellatum, Acronema bryophilum,

References