Meriania rubriflora - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rubriflora
ID:
1518471
Status:
valid
Authors:
Michelang. & R.Goldenb.
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2018
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 374(3): 190. 2018
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000005266
Common Names
- Meriania rubriflora
- Rubriflora Meriania
- Rubriflora Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Meriania rubriflora (also called 'Red-flowered Meriania' and 'Red-flowered Meriania Tree', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is native to South America. It is commonly found in tropical rainforests and cloud forests, as well as in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Meriania rubriflora is used for its medicinal properties and as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Meriania rubriflora has small, yellowish-green flowers that are clustered in the axils of the leaves. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of cotyledons.
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Meriania rubriflora can be propagated through seeds or cuttings. For seeds, they should be sown in a well-draining mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist medium. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Meriania rubriflora
Meriania rubriflora is native to the Andes Mountains in South America.
Meriania rubriflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Meriania rubriflora?
Meriania rubriflora
What is the natural habitat of Meriania rubriflora?
Tropical rainforests of Central and South America
What are the uses of Meriania rubriflora?
The leaves of Meriania rubriflora are used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach ailments.
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,