Phytolacca meziana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
meziana
ID:
482686
Status:
valid
Authors:
H.Walter
Source:
cmp
Year:
1909
Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 83: 57 (1909)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000482018
Common Names
- Phytolacca meziana
- Mez's Phytolacca
- Mez's Phytolacca Vine
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Phytolacca octogyna Heimerl [unknown]
- Phytolacca icosandra octogyna Donn.Sm. [unknown]
Description
Phytolacca meziana (also called Mezian Phytolacca, among many other common names) is an evergreen, perennial shrub with succulent leaves. It is native to South Africa and grows in rocky and sandy soils.
Uses & Benefits
Phytolacca meziana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, wounds, and ulcers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Phytolacca meziana has small white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Phytolacca meziana is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 m in height. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame in late winter or early spring. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and moderate water.
Where to Find Phytolacca meziana
Phytolacca meziana is native to Mexico and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Phytolacca meziana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Phytolacca meziana?
Phytolacca meziana
What is the common name of Phytolacca meziana?
Mexican Pokeweed
What is the natural habitat of Phytolacca meziana?
Mexico and Central America
Species in the Phytolacca genus
Phytolacca rivinoides, Phytolacca rugosa, Phytolacca sanguinea, Phytolacca octandra, Phytolacca thyrsiflora, Phytolacca meziana, Phytolacca americana, Phytolacca bogotensis, Phytolacca acinosa, Phytolacca dioica, Phytolacca dodecandra, Phytolacca icosandra, Phytolacca esculenta, Phytolacca japonica, Phytolacca tetramera, Phytolacca weberbaueri, Phytolacca goudotii, Phytolacca heterotepala, Phytolacca sandwicensis, Phytolacca heptandra, Phytolacca chilensis, Phytolacca cyclopetala, Phytolacca latbenia, Phytolacca polyandra,
Species in the Phytolaccaceae family
Anisomeria chilensis, Anisomeria coriacea, Anisomeria densiflora, Anisomeria fruticosa, Ercilla spicata, Ercilla syncarpellata, Phytolacca rivinoides, Phytolacca rugosa, Phytolacca sanguinea, Phytolacca octandra, Phytolacca thyrsiflora, Phytolacca meziana, Phytolacca americana, Phytolacca bogotensis, Phytolacca acinosa, Phytolacca dioica, Phytolacca dodecandra, Phytolacca icosandra, Phytolacca esculenta, Phytolacca japonica, Phytolacca tetramera, Phytolacca weberbaueri, Phytolacca goudotii, Phytolacca heterotepala, Phytolacca sandwicensis, Phytolacca heptandra, Phytolacca chilensis, Phytolacca cyclopetala, Phytolacca latbenia, Phytolacca polyandra,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2562724: Based on the initial data import
Hans Paul Heinrich Walter (1882-1916): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Walter' in the authors string.