Liabum melastomoides - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
melastomoides
ID:
118970
Status:
valid
Authors:
Less.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1831
Citation Micro:
Linnaea 6: 699 (1831)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000118299
Common Names
- Liabum melastomoides
- Blackberry Liabum
- Blackberry-Leaf Liabum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Liabum melastomoides (also called blackberry-leaved melastome, among many other common names) is a shrub in the Melastomataceae family. It is native to South America and grows in tropical and subtropical forests. It has white flowers and dark green, glossy leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Liabum melastomoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used for erosion control and as a cover crop.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Liabum melastomoides is a yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow, pointed leaves with toothed edges.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Liabum melastomoides can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil, and can be cultivated in USDA hardiness zones 8-10.
Where to Find Liabum melastomoides
Liabum melastomoides can be found in the southeastern United States, from Texas to Florida.
Liabum melastomoides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Liabum melastomoides?
Liabum melastomoides
What is the common name of Liabum melastomoides?
Blackberry-leaved liabum
What is the habitat of Liabum melastomoides?
It is found in moist, open woods, thickets, and meadows
Species in the Liabum genus
Liabum nigropilosum, Liabum saundersii, Liabum ovatifolium, Liabum acuminatum, Liabum saloyense, Liabum floribundum, Liabum cubense, Liabum oblanceolatum, Liabum nudicaule, Liabum steinbachii, Liabum igniarium, Liabum selleanum, Liabum nigropilosum, Liabum kingii, Liabum solidagineum, Liabum umbellatum, Liabum barclayae, Liabum eriocaulon, Liabum vargasii, Liabum falcatum, Liabum eggersii, Liabum stipulatum, Liabum polycephalum, Liabum wrightii, Liabum bourgeaui, Liabum melastomoides, Liabum poiteaui, Liabum amplexicaule, Liabum asclepiadeum, Liabum trianae, Liabum grandiflorum, Liabum macbridei, Liabum subacaule, Liabum barahonense, Liabum ferreyrii, Liabum crispum, Liabum sandemannii, Liabum asclepiadeum,
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
The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-79634: Based on the initial data import
Christian Friedrich Lessing (1809-1862): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Less.' in the authors string.