Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Proteales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sancta
ID:
1325455

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.F.Morales, A.Estrada & Cascante

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Phytoneuron 2013-82: 70 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001337909



Common Names

  • Sancta Meliosma
  • Meliosma sancta
  • Meliosma


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Description

Meliosma sancta (also called Sacred Meliosma, among many other common names) is a small tree native to the Himalayas. It is an evergreen tree, reaching up to 10 m in height. Its leaves are pinnate and its flowers are small and white. It is found in moist forests and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Meliosma sancta is used as a traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and as an antiseptic. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Meliosma sancta flowers are small and yellow. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Meliosma sancta is a perennial plant that is best propagated by seed or stem cuttings. It should be planted in a semi-shaded location in well-drained soil. It requires regular watering and fertilizing to ensure optimal growth.

Where to Find Meliosma sancta

Meliosma sancta is native to the tropical forests of India. It can be found in nurseries that specialize in rare tropical plants.

Meliosma sancta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Meliosma sancta?

Meliosma sancta

What is the family of Meliosma sancta?

Sabiaceae

What is the native range of Meliosma sancta?

China

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,

References

Juan Francisco Morales Quirós (b.1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.F.Morales' in the authors string.
Alfredo Cascante: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cascante' in the authors string.
Armando Estrada: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Estrada' in the authors string.