Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
squamulosa
ID:
1254909

Status:
valid

Authors:
Urb. & Ekman

Source:
tro

Year:
1929

Citation Micro:
Ark. Bot. 22A(17): 28 (1929)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001254247



Common Names

  • Meriania squamulosa
  • Scaly Meriania
  • Squamulosa Meriania


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Description

Meriania squamulosa (also called Scaly Meriania, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Melastomataceae. It is an evergreen shrub with white flowers and ovate leaves. Native to Ecuador, it grows in wet, shady forests.

Uses & Benefits

Meriania squamulosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, malaria, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Meriania squamulosa is a small, white flower with five petals. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are short and have a tuft of white hairs.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Meriania squamulosa is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It is best grown in well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can be pruned to maintain a desired shape and size.

Where to Find Meriania squamulosa

Meriania squamulosa is native to the tropical rainforests of South America.

Meriania squamulosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Meriania squamulosa?

Meriania squamulosa

What type of plant is Meriania squamulosa?

Meriania squamulosa is a species of flowering plant in the family Melastomataceae.

Where is Meriania squamulosa found?

Meriania squamulosa is found in 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

Ignatz Urban (1848-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Urb.' in the authors string.
Erik Leonard Ekman (1883-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ekman' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:157631-2: Based on the initial data import