Meryta coriacea

Meryta coriacea is a member of the Araliaceae family, a group of flowering plants commonly known as the ginseng family. The species is part of the genus Meryta, which includes several shrubs and trees primarily found in the Pacific region. This species was first scientifically documented by Baill. in 1878. It is endemic to New Caledonia, an archipelago in the Southwest Pacific Ocean, where it is part of the local flora. The species name 'coriacea' may refer to the leathery texture of its leaves, a common trait in plants adapted to specific environmental conditions.