Status:
valid
Authors:
(Diels) Exell
Source:
tro
Year:
1935
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 73(Suppl.): 6 (1935)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001066185
Common Names
- Neurosericea Neostenanthera
- Neurosericea
- Neostenanthera Neurosericea
Description
Neostenanthera neurosericea (also called White-flowered Neostenanthera, among many other common names) is a small shrub or tree that grows up to 10 m tall. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in lowland rainforests, montane forests, and secondary forests.
Uses & Benefits
Neostenanthera neurosericea is used as a medicinal plant, for its anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and antifungal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Neostenanthera neurosericea are small, white or yellowish, and have four petals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.
Where to Find Neostenanthera neurosericea
Neostenanthera neurosericea is native to tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and South America.
Species in the Neostenanthera genus
Species in the Annonaceae family
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Afroguatteria globosa,
Afroguatteria discostigma,
Alphonsea boniana,
Alphonsea curtisii,
Alphonsea cylindrica,
Alphonsea elliptica,
Alphonsea gaudichaudiana,
Alphonsea hainanensis,
Alphonsea havilandii,
Alphonsea hortensis,
Alphonsea javanica,
Alphonsea johorensis,
Alphonsea keithii,
Alphonsea kinabaluensis,
Alphonsea kingii,
Alphonsea lucida,
Alphonsea lutea,
Alphonsea maingayi,
Alphonsea malayana,
Alphonsea mollis,
Alphonsea monogyna,
Alphonsea orthopetala,
Alphonsea ovata,
Alphonsea papuasica,
Alphonsea philastreana,
Alphonsea siamensis,
Alphonsea sonlaensis,
Alphonsea stenogyna,
Alphonsea tonquinensis,
Alphonsea tsangyanensis,
Alphonsea ventricosa,
Alphonsea zeylanica,
Alphonsea borneensis,
Alphonsea rugosa,
Alphonsea glandulosa,
Alphonsea pallida,
Alphonsea annulata,
Alphonsea isthmicola,
Alphonsea longicarpa,
Alphonsea phuwuaensis,
Ambavia capuronii,
Ambavia gerrardii,
Anaxagorea acuminata,
Anaxagorea allenii,
Anaxagorea angustifolia,
Anaxagorea borneensis,
Anaxagorea brachycarpa,
Anaxagorea brevipedicellata,
Anaxagorea brevipes,