Status:
valid
Authors:
R.Goldenb. & Fraga
Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
Taxon 61(5): 1050 (2012)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001318366
Common Names
- Merianthera eburnea
- Eburnea
- Merianthera
Description
Merianthera eburnea (also called White-flowered Merianthera, among many other common names) is a small shrub with white flowers native to the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. It grows in rocky areas and in open fields.
Uses & Benefits
Merianthera eburnea is used as an ornamental plant, for landscaping, and as a source of food.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Merianthera eburnea has small, white flowers that are borne on a spike. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Merianthera eburnea is a small, evergreen shrub that grows in moist, well-drained soils. It can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. The seeds should be sown on the surface of a moist, well-drained soil mix and kept in a warm, bright location. The seedlings should be kept moist and fertilized regularly.
Where to Find Merianthera eburnea
Merianthera eburnea can be found in the Atlantic Forest biome of Brazil.
Merianthera eburnea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Merianthera eburnea?
Merianthera eburnea
What is the family of Merianthera eburnea?
Marantaceae
What is the common name of Merianthera eburnea?
White Maranta
Species in the Merianthera genus
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,