Status:
valid
Authors:
A.H.Gentry ex Cornejo
Source:
ksu
Year:
2008
Citation Micro:
Harvard Pap. Bot. 13: 100 (2008)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000744244
Common Names
- Palaciosii Meliosma
- Palaciosii Flower
- Palaciosii Plant
Description
Meliosma palaciosii (also called Palacios' Meliosma, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with large, lobed leaves and white, bell-shaped flowers. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is typically found in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Meliosma palaciosii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used to make perfumes and essential oils.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Meliosma palaciosii is white with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of opposite leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Meliosma palaciosii is a hardy evergreen shrub that can be grown in USDA zones 9-11. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or by cuttings taken in the spring or summer. The cuttings should be taken from the tips of the branches and planted in a well-draining potting mix.
Where to Find Meliosma palaciosii
Meliosma palaciosii is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in the Balkans, Italy, and the Middle East.
Meliosma palaciosii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Meliosma palaciosii?
Meliosma palaciosii
What is the common name of Meliosma palaciosii?
Palacios' Meliosma
What is the natural habitat of Meliosma palaciosii?
Mountain meadows and rocky slopes
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,