Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
phlomoides
ID:
1083506

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Triana) Almeda

Source:
tro

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Proc. Calif. Acad. Sci. , ser. 4, 48(7): 150 (1993)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001082844



Common Names

  • Meriania Phlomoides
  • Phlomoides Meriania
  • Mock-Phlox Meriania


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Description

Meriania phlomoides (also called 'Pancake Plant', among many other common names) is a small shrub native to the tropical forests of Central and South America. It has large, flat, round leaves that are green on top and purple underneath. It prefers moist, shady areas and grows best in soil that is rich in organic matter.

Uses & Benefits

Meriania phlomoides is used for its ornamental value in gardens, as well as for its medicinal properties. It is also used as a source of fuel and for making dyes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Meriania phlomoides is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedling has a single, oval-shaped leaf with a pointed tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Meriania phlomoides is a tropical shrub native to the Caribbean. It can be propagated from cuttings taken from the tips of the branches. The cuttings should be placed in a potting mix of equal parts peat moss and perlite. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment and watered regularly. Once the cuttings have rooted, they can be transplanted into the garden.

Where to Find Meriania phlomoides

Meriania phlomoides is native to the tropical forests of 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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-20304699: Based on the initial data import
Frank Almeda (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Almeda' in the authors string.
José Jerónimo Triana (1828-1890): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Triana' in the authors string.