Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
morleyi
ID:
1323800

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Goldenb. & Meirelles

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 31(3): 321 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001336254



Common Names

  • Mouriri morleyi
  • Morley's Mouriri
  • Morley's Melastome


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Description

Mouriri morleyi (also called Morley's Mouriri, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Melastomataceae family. It is native to Peru and grows in tropical moist forests.

Uses & Benefits

Mouriri morleyi is used for its wood, which is used to make furniture and other decorative items. It also has medicinal uses, such as treating fever, headaches, and stomach problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mouriri morleyi has small white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mouriri morleyi is a shrub native to Central America. It is easy to propagate from cuttings taken in the spring or summer. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is best to keep the soil moist until the cuttings have rooted. It can also be propagated from seed, but it is more difficult and the germination rate is lower.

Where to Find Mouriri morleyi

Mouriri morleyi is native to Colombia and Venezuela. It can be found in wet forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Mouriri morleyi FAQ

What is the common name of Mouriri morleyi?

Morley's Mouriri

What is the optimal temperature for Mouriri morleyi?

Between 65-75°F (18-24°C)

What is the optimal humidity for Mouriri morleyi?

50-70%

Species in the Mouriri genus

Mouriri myrtilloides, Mouriri cyphocarpa, Mouriri francavillana, Mouriri guianensis, Mouriri angustifolia, Mouriri brachyanthera, Mouriri cauliflora, Mouriri crassifolia, Mouriri elliptica, Mouriri eugeniifolia, Mouriri gardneri, Mouriri muelleri, Mouriri pauciflora, Mouriri sideroxylon, Mouriri trunciflora, Mouriri vernicosa, Mouriri domingensis, Mouriri helleri, Mouriri sagotiana, Mouriri completens, Mouriri exilis, Mouriri gleasoniana, Mouriri steyermarkii, Mouriri osaensis, Mouriri oligantha, Mouriri floribunda, Mouriri myrtifolia, Mouriri grandiflora, Mouriri tessmannii, Mouriri exadenia, Mouriri nigra, Mouriri nervosa, Mouriri apiranga, Mouriri huberi, Mouriri retentipetala, Mouriri peruviana, Mouriri acutiflora, Mouriri angulicosta, Mouriri brevipes, Mouriri collocarpa, Mouriri ficoides, Mouriri latihila, Mouriri longifolia, Mouriri densifoliata, Mouriri rhizophorifolia, Mouriri subumbellata, Mouriri uncitheca, Mouriri micranthera, Mouriri papillosa, Mouriri panamensis,

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

Renato Goldenberg (b.1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Goldenb.' in the authors string.
Julia Meirelles: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Meirelles' in the authors string.