Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
forrestii
ID:
1335432

Status:
valid

Authors:
(W.W.Sm.) Al-Shehbaz & D.A.German

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Novon 25: 14 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001347886



Common Names

  • Metashangrilaia forrestii
  • Forrestii Metashangrilaia
  • Forrest's Metashangrilaia


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Description

Metashangrilaia forrestii (also called Forrest's Metashangrilaia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Papua New Guinea. It has a rosette of basal leaves and grows in tropical rainforests.

Uses & Benefits

Metashangrilaia forrestii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used in traditional medicine for its antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Metashangrilaia forrestii has small white flowers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Metashangrilaia forrestii is a shrub or small tree native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through stem cuttings or by seed. Seeds should be sown on a sterile, well-draining medium and kept moist until germination.

Where to Find Metashangrilaia forrestii

Metashangrilaia forrestii is native to China and can be found in the mountain forests of the country.

Metashangrilaia forrestii FAQ

What are the common names of Metashangrilaia forrestii?

Metashangrilaia forrestii is commonly known as Metashangrilaia.

What is the natural habitat of Metashangrilaia forrestii?

Metashangrilaia forrestii is native to the Himalayas.

What is the scientific classification of Metashangrilaia forrestii?

Metashangrilaia forrestii belongs to the family Apiaceae and the genus Metashangrilaia.

Species in the Metashangrilaia genus

Species in the Brassicaceae family

Abdra brachycarpa, Abdra aprica, Acuston perenne, Aethionema rhodopaeum, Aethionema alanyae, Aethionema arabicum, Aethionema armenum, Aethionema capitatum, Aethionema carlsbergii, Aethionema carneum, Aethionema cephalanthum, Aethionema cordatum, Aethionema coridifolium, Aethionema demirizii, Aethionema diastrophis, Aethionema dumanii, Aethionema edentulum, Aethionema eunomioides, Aethionema fimbriatum, Aethionema froedinii, Aethionema gileadense, Aethionema glaucinum, Aethionema grandiflorum, Aethionema heterocarpum, Aethionema heterophyllum, Aethionema huber-morathii, Aethionema karamanicum, Aethionema lepidioides, Aethionema levandowskyi, Aethionema lycium, Aethionema marashicum, Aethionema membranaceum, Aethionema munzurense, Aethionema orbiculatum, Aethionema papillosum, Aethionema retsina, Aethionema saxatile, Aethionema schistosum, Aethionema semnanensis, Aethionema speciosum, Aethionema spicatum, Aethionema stylosum, Aethionema subulatum, Aethionema syriacum, Aethionema thesiifolium, Aethionema thomasianum, Aethionema transhyrcanum, Aethionema turcicum, Aethionema umbellatum, Aethionema virgatum,

References

William Wright Smith (1875-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.W.Sm.' in the authors string.
Ihsan Ali Al-Shehbaz (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Al-Shehbaz' in the authors string.
Dmitry Aleksandrovich German (b.1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.A.German' in the authors string.