Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
websteri
ID:
240033

Status:
valid

Authors:
Jean F.Brunel & J.P.Roux

Source:
wcs

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Bull. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat., B, Adansonia 4: 83 (1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000239365



Common Names

  • Meineckia websteri
  • Webster's Riceflower
  • Webster's Rice Bush


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Description

Meineckia websteri (also called Webster's meineckia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with ovate to elliptic leaves that are 2-7 cm long. It is native to Madagascar and is found in dry deciduous forests and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Meineckia websteri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in the production of cut flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Meineckia websteri has small, white flowers with yellow and purple markings. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Meineckia websteri is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 m tall. It is native to the Eastern Arc Mountains of Tanzania. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil mix.

Where to Find Meineckia websteri

Meineckia websteri is native to India and can be found in moist forests and grasslands.

Meineckia websteri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Meineckia websteri?

Meineckia websteri

What type of plant is Meineckia websteri?

A shrub

Where is Meineckia websteri found?

In Africa

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-123443: Based on the initial data import
Jacobus Petrus Roux (1954-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.P.Roux' in the authors string.
Jean F. Brunel (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jean F.Brunel' in the authors string.