Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Proteales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
minutipetala
ID:
1273021

Status:
valid

Authors:
Arbeláez

Source:
tro

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
Novon 14: 13 (2004)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001272359



Common Names

  • Minutipetala Meliosma
  • Meliosma Minutipetala
  • Minutipetala Meliosma Tree


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Description

Meliosma minutipetala (also called small-petalled meliosma, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Mexico and Central America. It has a spreading habit and grows up to 2 m tall. It is found in moist, shady habitats, such as in forests and in moist meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Meliosma minutipetala is used as a source of food and for medicinal purposes. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, diarrhea, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Meliosma minutipetala has small, white flowers with yellow centers and a sweet fragrance. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with light green leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Meliosma minutipetala is a shrub native to the tropical rainforests of South America. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done with stem cuttings taken in the spring or summer. It can also be propagated from seed, but germination can be slow and erratic.

Where to Find Meliosma minutipetala

Meliosma minutipetala is native to Asia and can be found in India.

Meliosma minutipetala FAQ

What is the scientific name of Meliosma minutipetala?

Meliosma minutipetala

Where is Meliosma minutipetala found?

Meliosma minutipetala is found in Mexico.

What is the habitat of Meliosma minutipetala?

Meliosma minutipetala is found in moist, shady areas such as forests and meadows.

Species in the Meliosma genus

Meliosma lanceolata, Meliosma lepidota, Meliosma hirsuta, Meliosma itatiaiae, Meliosma irazuensis, Meliosma impressa, Meliosma idiopoda, Meliosma lindae, Meliosma echeverryana, Meliosma glossophylla, Meliosma herbertii, Meliosma grandifolia, Meliosma grandiflora, Meliosma glabrata, Meliosma gentryi, Meliosma caucana, Meliosma caldasii, Meliosma brenesii, Meliosma nesites, Meliosma nana, Meliosma meridensis, Meliosma aristeguietae, Meliosma andina, Meliosma abbreviata, Meliosma depressiva, Meliosma dentata, Meliosma cundinamarcensis, Meliosma corymbosa, Meliosma sarawakensis, Meliosma rufopilosa, Meliosma vasquezii, Meliosma recurvata, Meliosma trujilloi, Meliosma spathulata, Meliosma tenuis, Meliosma tachirensis, Meliosma sumatrana, Meliosma pardonii, Meliosma colletiana, Meliosma oppositifolia, Meliosma ochracea, Meliosma occidentalis, Meliosma oaxacana, Meliosma veitchiorum, Meliosma pittieriana, Meliosma venezuelensis, Meliosma novogranatensis, Meliosma petalodentata, Meliosma mexicana, Meliosma stellata,

Species in the Sabiaceae family

Meliosma lanceolata, Meliosma lepidota, Meliosma hirsuta, Meliosma itatiaiae, Meliosma irazuensis, Meliosma impressa, Meliosma idiopoda, Meliosma lindae, Meliosma echeverryana, Meliosma glossophylla, Meliosma herbertii, Meliosma grandifolia, Meliosma grandiflora, Meliosma glabrata, Meliosma gentryi, Meliosma caucana, Meliosma caldasii, Meliosma brenesii, Meliosma nesites, Meliosma nana, Meliosma meridensis, Meliosma aristeguietae, Meliosma andina, Meliosma abbreviata, Meliosma depressiva, Meliosma dentata, Meliosma cundinamarcensis, Meliosma corymbosa, Meliosma sarawakensis, Meliosma rufopilosa, Meliosma vasquezii, Meliosma recurvata, Meliosma trujilloi, Meliosma spathulata, Meliosma tenuis, Meliosma tachirensis, Meliosma sumatrana, Meliosma pardonii, Meliosma colletiana, Meliosma oppositifolia, Meliosma ochracea, Meliosma occidentalis, Meliosma oaxacana, Meliosma veitchiorum, Meliosma pittieriana, Meliosma venezuelensis, Meliosma novogranatensis, Meliosma petalodentata, Meliosma mexicana, Meliosma stellata,

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