Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Species:
meyeniana
ID:
1254964

Status:
valid

Authors:
Warb.

Source:
tro

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
Fragm. Fl. Philipp. 1: 171 (1905)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001254302



Common Names

  • Wikstroemia meyeniana
  • Wikstroemia meyeniana var. meyeniana
  • Wikstroemia meyeniana var. luteum


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Description

Wikstroemia meyeniana (also called Meyen's Wikstroemia, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to South America. It has yellow flowers and grows in tropical and subtropical forests. It is found in Colombia, Peru, Bolivia, and Brazil.

Uses & Benefits

Wikstroemia meyeniana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, malaria, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Wikstroemia meyeniana are white and bell-shaped with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Wikstroemia meyeniana is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It is best grown in well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can be pruned to maintain a desired shape and size.

Where to Find Wikstroemia meyeniana

Wikstroemia meyeniana is native to the tropical rainforests of South America.

Wikstroemia meyeniana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Wikstroemia meyeniana?

Wikstroemia meyeniana

What is the common name of Wikstroemia meyeniana?

No common name

What type of plant is Wikstroemia meyeniana?

A shrub

Species in the Wikstroemia genus

Wikstroemia hanalei, Wikstroemia pilosa, Wikstroemia ovata, Wikstroemia bicornuta, Wikstroemia forbesii, Wikstroemia furcata, Wikstroemia monticola, Wikstroemia oahuensis, Wikstroemia phillyreifolia, Wikstroemia pulcherrima, Wikstroemia sandwicensis, Wikstroemia skottsbergiana, Wikstroemia uva-ursi, Wikstroemia villosa, Wikstroemia canescens, Wikstroemia australis, Wikstroemia mononectaria, Wikstroemia lanceolata, Wikstroemia indica, Wikstroemia leptophylla, Wikstroemia lichiangensis, Wikstroemia dolichantha, Wikstroemia scytophylla, Wikstroemia hainanensis, Wikstroemia chui, Wikstroemia nutans, Wikstroemia vaccinium, Wikstroemia liangii, Wikstroemia anhuiensis, Wikstroemia monnula, Wikstroemia gracilis, Wikstroemia stenophylla, Wikstroemia fargesii, Wikstroemia ligustrina, Wikstroemia angustifolia, Wikstroemia linoides, Wikstroemia micrantha, Wikstroemia subcyclolepidota, Wikstroemia johnplewsii, Wikstroemia huidongensis, Wikstroemia meyeniana, Wikstroemia glabra, Wikstroemia pachyrachis, Wikstroemia longipaniculata, Wikstroemia trichotoma, Wikstroemia capitata, Wikstroemia alternifolia, Wikstroemia retusa, Wikstroemia taiwanensis, Wikstroemia techinensis,

Species in the Thymelaeaceae family

Aetoxylon sympetalum, Amyxa pluricornis, Aquilaria apiculata, Aquilaria baillonii, Aquilaria banaense, Aquilaria beccariana, Aquilaria brachyantha, Aquilaria citrinicarpa, Aquilaria crassna, Aquilaria cumingiana, Aquilaria decemcostata, Aquilaria filaria, Aquilaria hirta, Aquilaria khasiana, Aquilaria microcarpa, Aquilaria parvifolia, Aquilaria rostrata, Aquilaria rugosa, Aquilaria sinensis, Aquilaria subintegra, Aquilaria urdanetensis, Aquilaria yunnanensis, Aquilaria malaccensis, Aquilaria banaensis, Arnhemia cryptantha, Atemnosiphon coriaceus, Craterosiphon beniensis, Craterosiphon devredii, Craterosiphon louisii, Craterosiphon micranthum, Craterosiphon montanus, Craterosiphon pseudoscandens, Craterosiphon quarrei, Craterosiphon scandens, Craterosiphon schmitzii, Craterosiphon soyauxii, Craterosiphon beniense, Dais cotinifolia, Dais glaucescens, Daphne wolongensis, Daphne hekouensis, Daphne acutiloba, Daphne alpina, Daphne altaica, Daphne arbuscula, Daphne arisanensis, Daphne aurantiaca, Daphne axillaris, Daphne bholua, Daphne blagayana,

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