Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
angulata
ID:
453608

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Willd.) Swingle

Source:
ksu

Year:
1915

Citation Micro:
J. Washington Acad. Sci. 5: 423 (1915)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000452940



Common Names

  • Merope angulata
  • Angulate Merope
  • Angular Merope


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Synonyms

  • Paramignya angulata Kurz [unknown]
  • Atalantia angulata (Willd.) Engl. [unknown]
  • Atalantia longispina Kurz [unknown]
  • Atalantia spinosa (Blume) Hook. ex Koord. [unknown]
  • Citrus angulata Willd. [unknown]
  • Glycosmis spinosa (Blume) D.Dietr. [unknown]
  • Gonocitrus angulatus Kurz [unknown]
  • Sclerostylis spinosa Blume [unknown]
  • Merope spinosa M.Roem. [unknown]

Description

Merope angulata (also called Angular Merope, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It is a small, evergreen shrub, with dark green, glossy leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in dry, rocky areas and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Merope angulata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to make traditional medicines.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Merope angulata has small, white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings have two opposite, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Merope angulata is a tropical shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun. It is drought tolerant but can be irrigated during dry periods. Pruning is recommended to maintain a desired shape and size.

Where to Find Merope angulata

Merope angulata is found in the tropical rainforests of South and Central America.

Merope angulata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Merope angulata?

Merope angulata

What is the family of Merope angulata?

Rutaceae

What are the common names of Merope angulata?

Angular Merope, Angular Merope Tree

Species in the Merope genus

Species in the Rutaceae family

Acmadenia alternifolia, Acmadenia argillophila, Acmadenia baileyensis, Acmadenia bodkinii, Acmadenia burchellii, Acmadenia candida, Acmadenia densifolia, Acmadenia faucitincta, Acmadenia flaccida, Acmadenia fruticosa, Acmadenia gracilis, Acmadenia heterophylla, Acmadenia kiwanensis, Acmadenia latifolia, Acmadenia laxa, Acmadenia macradenia, Acmadenia macropetala, Acmadenia maculata, Acmadenia matroosbergensis, Acmadenia mundiana, Acmadenia nivea, Acmadenia nivenii, Acmadenia obtusata, Acmadenia patentifolia, Acmadenia rourkeana, Acmadenia rupicola, Acmadenia sheilae, Acmadenia tenax, Acmadenia teretifolia, Acmadenia tetracarpellata, Acmadenia tetragona, Acmadenia trigona, Acmadenia tenax, Acmadenia argillophila, Acmadenia macradenia, Acmadenia teretifolia, Acmadenia wittebergensis, Acradenia euodiiformis, Acradenia frankliniae, Acronychia richards-beehleri, Acronychia aberrans, Acronychia acidula, Acronychia acronychioides, Acronychia acuminata, Acronychia arfakensis, Acronychia baeuerlenii, Acronychia brassii, Acronychia carrii, Acronychia cartilaginea, Acronychia chooreechillum,

References

Carl Ludwig Willdenow (1765-1812): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Willd.' in the authors string.
Walter Tennyson Swingle (1871-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Swingle' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:774354-1: Based on the initial data import