Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
antioquiensis
ID:
1265515

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.Uribe

Source:
tro

Year:
1969

Citation Micro:
Caldasia 10: 293, fig. 3 (1969)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001264853



Common Names

  • Meriania Antioquiensis
  • Antioquia Meriania
  • Antioquia Meriania Tree


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Description

Meriania antioquiensis (also called Antioquia meriania, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Melastomataceae. It is native to Central and South America. It is an evergreen shrub with white flowers. It grows in moist, shady forests.

Uses & Benefits

Meriania antioquiensis is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is used to treat skin diseases and as a diuretic.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Meriania antioquiensis is a small, yellow, fragrant flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Meriania antioquiensis can be propagated by seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. The seedlings should be grown in a warm environment with plenty of light. Once established, the plants can be transplanted into the garden or a larger container.

Where to Find Meriania antioquiensis

Meriania antioquiensis can be found in Colombia and Venezuela.

Meriania antioquiensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Meriania antioquiensis?

Meriania antioquiensis

What is the common name of Meriania antioquiensis?

Antioquia Meriania

What is the natural habitat of Meriania antioquiensis?

Tropical rainforests

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,