Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
subumbellata
ID:
1280478

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cogn.

Source:
tro

Year:
1891

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Phan. 7: 430 (1891)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001279816



Common Names

  • Meriania subumbellata
  • Subumbellata Meriania
  • Subumbellata Meriania


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Description

Meriania subumbellata (also called Subumbellate Meriania, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Central America. It has white flowers and grows in wet forests and other moist areas.

Uses & Benefits

Meriania subumbellata is used as an ornamental plant and is grown for its attractive foliage and white flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Meriania subumbellata is white and has five petals. The seed is a small, black, oblong shape. The seedlings are small and have green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Meriania subumbellata is native to Central and South America and can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts. It can be pruned to shape and can be grown in containers.

Where to Find Meriania subumbellata

Meriania subumbellata can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina.

Meriania subumbellata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Meriania subumbellata?

Meriania subumbellata

What is the common name of Meriania subumbellata?

Subumbellata

What is the natural habitat of Meriania subumbellata?

Tropical rainforests 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,

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