Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
tetramera
ID:
1254183

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wurdack

Source:
tro

Year:
1980

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 45: 324 (-325) (1980)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001253521



Common Names

  • Meriania Tetramera
  • Four-Part Meriania
  • Four-Part Meriania Vine


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Description

Meriania tetramera (also called Four-part Meriania, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with white flowers and oval leaves native to Colombia. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Meriania tetramera is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Meriania tetramera has small white flowers with four petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Meriania tetramera can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. It prefers full sun to partial shade and should be protected from strong winds.

Where to Find Meriania tetramera

Meriania tetramera can be found in Colombia.

Meriania tetramera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Meriania tetramera?

Meriania tetramera

What is the common name of Meriania tetramera?

Tetramera Meriania

What is the natural habitat of Meriania tetramera?

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,

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