Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
merana
ID:
45985

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Baker) O.Hoffm.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1902

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 32: 149 (1902)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000045314



Common Names

  • Merana Brachylaena
  • Merana Silverleaf
  • Silverleaf Brachylaena


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Synonyms

  • Vernonia merana Baker [unknown]
  • Vernonia coriifolia Baker [unknown]
  • Brachylaena coriifolia Humbert [unknown]

Description

Trigonachras acuta (also called 'Sharp Trigonachras', among many other common names) is a species of plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is a shrub or small tree, usually growing up to 6 m tall. It is native to Southeast Asia, where it is found in Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam. It is found in tropical lowland forests, as well as in disturbed habitats such as roadsides and secondary forests.

Uses & Benefits

Brachylaena merana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used for its medicinal properties to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Brachylaena merana is a small, white daisy-like flower with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and upright, with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Brachylaena merana is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from cuttings taken in spring or summer. The cuttings should be taken from the current season’s growth and planted in a well-drained potting mix. The cuttings should be kept moist and in a warm, sunny location until they have rooted.

Where to Find Brachylaena merana

Brachylaena merana can be found in the tropical regions of Africa, including Ethiopia, Sudan, and Somalia.

Brachylaena merana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Trigonachras acuta?

Trigonachras acuta

What is the common name of Trigonachras acuta?

No common name

Where is Trigonachras acuta native to?

Indonesia

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

References

John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.
Karl August Otto Hoffmann (1853-1909): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.Hoffm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:186097-1: Based on the initial data import