Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
inflata
ID:
1305932

Status:
valid

Authors:
Michelang. & R.Goldenb.

Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
PeerJ 4(e1824): 9 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001318386



Common Names

  • Inflata Meriania
  • Meriania Inflata
  • Inflated Meriania


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Description

Meriania inflata (also called inflated meriania, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to Brazil. It has a woody stem with two to three leaves and a single flower. It grows in open areas and in the shade of trees.

Uses & Benefits

Meriania inflata is used as an ornamental plant and as a medicinal plant for treating fever and rheumatism.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Meriania inflata has small white flowers with four petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Meriania inflata is a shrub native to the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of indirect light.

Where to Find Meriania inflata

Meriania inflata can be found in the Brazilian states of Paraná, Santa Catarina, and Rio Grande do Sul.

Meriania inflata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Meriania inflata?

Meriania inflata

What is the common name of Meriania inflata?

Inflata

What is the natural habitat of Meriania inflata?

Tropical and subtropical forests in Central and South 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

Renato Goldenberg (b.1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Goldenb.' in the authors string.
Fabián A. Michelangeli: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Michelang.' in the authors string.