Meineckia cerebroides - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cerebroides
ID:
836737
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Petra Hoffm.) Voronts. & Petra Hoffm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
2008
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 63: 55 (2008)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000836072
Common Names
- Meineckia cerebroides
- Cerebroides Meineckia
- Cerebroides
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Meineckia cerebroides (also called Brain-Like Meineckia, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial that grows up to 1 meter tall. It is native to South America and grows in open forests, woodlands, and disturbed areas. It has small, white flowers and dark green leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Meineckia cerebroides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine and for its timber.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Meineckia cerebroides is white, and its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with a single leaf and a short stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Meineckia cerebroides is a shrub that can be propagated by cuttings or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to 10°F (-12°C).
Where to Find Meineckia cerebroides
Meineckia cerebroides is native to the tropical rainforests of South East Asia. It can be found in Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines.
Meineckia cerebroides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Meineckia cerebroides?
Meineckia cerebroides
What is the common name of Meineckia cerebroides?
Brain-like Meineckia
What is the natural habitat of Meineckia cerebroides?
Tropical rainforests
Species in the Meineckia genus
Meineckia acuminata, Meineckia baronii, Meineckia bartlettii, Meineckia calycina, Meineckia capillipes, Meineckia decaryi, Meineckia filipes, Meineckia fruticans, Meineckia grandiflora, Meineckia humbertii, Meineckia leandrii, Meineckia longipes, Meineckia macropus, Meineckia madagascariensis, Meineckia neogranatensis, Meineckia nguruensis, Meineckia orientalis, Meineckia ovata, Meineckia parvifolia, Meineckia paxii, Meineckia peltata, Meineckia phyllanthoides, Meineckia pubiflora, Meineckia stipularis, Meineckia trichogynis, Meineckia uzungwaensis, Meineckia vestita, Meineckia websteri, Meineckia gracilipes, Meineckia cerebroides, Meineckia nusbaumeri, Meineckia ranirisonii,
Species in the Phyllanthaceae family
Actephila alanbakeri, Actephila saccata, Actephila albidula, Actephila anthelminthica, Actephila aurantiaca, Actephila collinsiae, Actephila daii, Actephila dolichopoda, Actephila excelsa, Actephila foetida, Actephila grandifolia, Actephila latifolia, Actephila lindleyi, Actephila longipedicellata, Actephila macrantha, Actephila mearsii, Actephila merrilliana, Actephila mooreana, Actephila nitidula, Actephila ovalis, Actephila petiolaris, Actephila pierrei, Actephila platysepala, Actephila puberula, Actephila sessilifolia, Actephila subsessilis, Actephila trichogyna, Actephila bella, Actephila championiae, Actephila flavescens, Actephila plicata, Actephila traceyi, Actephila venusta, Actephila vernicosa, Actephila forsteri, Amanoa almerindae, Amanoa anomala, Amanoa bracteosa, Amanoa caribaea, Amanoa congesta, Amanoa cupatensis, Amanoa glaucophylla, Amanoa gracillima, Amanoa guianensis, Amanoa muricata, Amanoa nanayensis, Amanoa neglecta, Amanoa oblongifolia, Amanoa sinuosa, Amanoa steyermarkii,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-373353: Based on the initial data import
Maria S. Vorontsova (b.1979): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Voronts.' in the authors string.
Petra Hoffmann (b.1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Petra Hoffm.' in the authors string.