Mesadenella meeae - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
meeae
ID:
242543
Status:
valid
Authors:
R.J.V.Alves
Source:
wcs
Year:
1992
Citation Micro:
Folia Geobot. Phytotax. 27: 64 (1992)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000241875
Common Names
- Mesadenella meeae
- Mee's Mesadenella
- Mee Mesadenella
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Mesadenella meeae (also called Mee's Mesadenella, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to South America. It has segmented leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in moist, shady forests and coastal areas.
Uses & Benefits
Mesadenella meeae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, skin ailments, and digestive problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Mesadenella meeae are white, star-shaped and fragrant. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are green and have small, round leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Mesadenella meeae 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 healthy, mature plants and placed in a rooting medium. Once rooted, the cuttings should be transplanted into a pot with a well-draining soil mix.
Where to Find Mesadenella meeae
Mesadenella meeae can be found in tropical rainforests in Central and South America.
Mesadenella meeae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mesadenella meeae?
Mesadenella meeae
What is the natural habitat of Mesadenella meeae?
Tropical forests of Central and South America
What are the common names of Mesadenella meeae?
Mee's False Palm, False Palm
Species in the Mesadenella genus
Species in the Orchidaceae family
Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-125874: Based on the initial data import
Ruy José Válka Alves (b.1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.J.V.Alves' in the authors string.