Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
angustifolia
ID:
1416908

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Cogn.) Carmenate & Michelang.

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 67(2): 124 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001429373



Common Names

  • Meriania angustifolia
  • Narrow-Leaved Meriania
  • Narrow-Leaved Meriania


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Description

Meriania angustifolia (also called narrow-leaved meriania, among many other common names) is a shrub species in the Melastomataceae family. It is native to South America and grows in tropical and subtropical forests. It is a small shrub, usually less than 2 m tall, with small white flowers and oval-shaped leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Meriania angustifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used to make traditional medicines for treating fever, headaches, and stomach problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Meriania angustifolia is a white to yellowish-white, tubular corolla with a yellowish-green throat. The seed is a small, black, oblong-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, erect, herbaceous plant.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Meriania angustifolia is a herbaceous perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a sunny location and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by division in spring or early summer. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame or in a sunny location outdoors. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Meriania angustifolia

Meriania angustifolia is found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Meriania angustifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Meriania angustifolia?

Meriania angustifolia

What type of plant is Meriania angustifolia?

Tree

Where is Meriania angustifolia native to?

Brazil

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

Alfred Cogniaux (1841-1916): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cogn.' in the authors string.
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.