Meriania speciosa
Also known as: Chaetogastra speciosa (Bonpl.) DC. +12 more
- Chaetogastra speciosa (Bonpl.) DC.
- Meriania candollei Cogn.
- Meriania lindenii Cogn.
- Meriania longifolia var. spruceana (Cogn.) Cuatrec.
- Meriania longifolia var. spruceana (Cogn.) J.F.Macbr.
- Meriania majalis Benth.
- Meriania speciosa Kunth
- Meriania spruceana Cogn.
- Meriania spruceana var. spruceana
- Meriania umbellata H.Karst.
- Rhexia speciosa Bonpl.
- Rhexia speciosa Kunth
- Schwerinia speciosa (Bonpl.) H.Karst.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Melastomataceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub or tree.
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Meriania speciosa is a shrub or tree belonging to the Melastomataceae family. Originating in South America, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Northern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Venezuela