Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
compressicaulis
ID:
1317553

Status:
valid

Authors:
Almeda & Penneys

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 66(2): 167 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001330007



Common Names

  • Meriania Compressicaulis
  • Compressicaulis's Meriania
  • Compressicaulis Meriania


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Description

Meriania compressicaulis (also called Meriania, among many other common names) is a small tree that grows up to 10 m tall. It is native to Central and South America, from Mexico to Argentina, and is found in tropical and subtropical habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Meriania compressicaulis is a medicinal plant that is used to treat various ailments, such as fever, colds, and digestive problems. It is also used as an ornamental plant, as it has attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Meriania compressicaulis has white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have two cotyledons and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Meriania compressicaulis is a tropical shrub that can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. Cuttings should be taken from healthy stems and placed in a rooting hormone before being planted in a well-draining potting mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment until the plants are established.

Where to Find Meriania compressicaulis

Meriania compressicaulis is native to Mexico.

Meriania compressicaulis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Meriania compressicaulis?

Meriania compressicaulis

What is the natural habitat of Meriania compressicaulis?

Moist forests and grasslands

What is the distribution range of Meriania compressicaulis?

Southern Mexico and Central America

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

Frank Almeda (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Almeda' in the authors string.
Darin S. Penneys: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Penneys' in the authors string.