Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
albiflora
ID:
1330848

Status:
valid

Authors:
Carmenate & Michelang.

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 67(2): 121 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001343302



Common Names

  • Meriania albiflora
  • White-Flower Meriania
  • Meriania


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Description

Meriania albiflora (also called White-flowered Meriania, among many other common names) is a small shrub with white flowers and leathery leaves. It is native to Mexico, and is found in wet montane forests at elevations of 1000-2000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Meriania albiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for erosion control and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Meriania albiflora has small, white flowers with yellowish-green centers. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Meriania albiflora is a shrub that can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and treated with a rooting hormone before being planted in a well-draining soil mix. The plant should be grown in full sun and watered regularly.

Where to Find Meriania albiflora

Meriania albiflora is found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Meriania albiflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Meriania albiflora?

Meriania albiflora

What is the common name of Meriania albiflora?

White-flowered Meriania

What is the natural habitat of Meriania albiflora?

It is native to Peru and can be found in dry grasslands and rocky slopes.

Species in the Meriania genus

Meriania axinaeoides, Meriania selvaflorensis, Meriania horrida, Meriania arborea, Meriania calophylla, Meriania calyptrata, Meriania excelsa, Meriania glabra, Meriania involucrata, Meriania longipes, Meriania nobilis, Meriania paniculata, Meriania prunifolia, Meriania pulcherrima, Meriania quintuplinervis, Meriania radula, Meriania rigida, Meriania robusta, Meriania sclerophylla, Meriania splendens, Meriania tetraquetra, Meriania urceolata, Meriania weberbaueri, Meriania hexamera, Meriania rugosa, Meriania macrophylla, Meriania panamensis, Meriania leucantha, Meriania acida, Meriania tomentosa, Meriania tetragona, Meriania crassiramis, Meriania axinioides, Meriania boliviensis, Meriania vilcabambensis, Meriania cuzcoana, Meriania vargasii, Meriania amischophylla, Meriania sanguinea, Meriania maxima, Meriania acostae, Meriania mexiae, Meriania ampla, Meriania pastazana, Meriania campii, Meriania drakei, Meriania maguirei, Meriania amplexicaulis, Meriania kirkbridei, Meriania costata,

Species in the Melastomataceae family

Acanthella sprucei, Acanthella pulchra, Acanthella conferta, Aciotis polystachya, Aciotis purpurascens, Aciotis acuminifolia, Aciotis annua, Aciotis rubricaulis, Aciotis cordata, Aciotis indecora, Aciotis paludosa, Aciotis circaeoides, Aciotis ornata, Aciotis circaeifolia, Aciotis wurdackiana, Aciotis olivieriana, Aciotis ferreirana, Aciotis viscida, Aciotis pendulifolia, Aciotis brachybotria, Acisanthera pulchella, Acisanthera quadrata, Acisanthera boliviensis, Acisanthera variabilis, Acisanthera uniflora, Acisanthera alsinaefolia, Acisanthera paraguayensis, Acisanthera alata, Acisanthera hedyotoidea, Acisanthera glazioviana, Acisanthera quadrata, Acisanthera ayangannae, Acisanthera divaricata, Adelobotrys ciliatus, Adelobotrys atlanticus, Adelobotrys adscendens, Adelobotrys barbatus, Adelobotrys ciliata, Adelobotrys macrophylla, Adelobotrys praetexta, Adelobotrys tessmannii, Adelobotrys boissieriana, Adelobotrys fuscescens, Adelobotrys macrantha, Adelobotrys rotundifolius, Adelobotrys subsessilis, Adelobotrys jefensis, Adelobotrys linearifolia, Adelobotrys ayangannensis, Adelobotrys scandens,

References

Fabián A. Michelangeli: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Michelang.' in the authors string.
Wilder Carmenate Reyes: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Carmenate' in the authors string.