Niphogeton cleefii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cleefii
ID:
1253531
Status:
valid
Authors:
Mathias & Constance
Source:
tro
Year:
1976
Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 72: 314 (1976)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001252869
Common Names
- Niphogeton cleefii
- Cleefii Niphogeton
- Cleefii Waterwort
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Niphogeton cleefii (also called Cleef's Niphogeton, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Apiaceae. It is native to tropical regions in South America. It is found in moist, shady habitats, such as in forests and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Niphogeton cleefii is a shrub that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, coughs, and colds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Niphogeton cleefii has small, white flowers that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Niphogeton cleefii can be propagated by seed or by division. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-drained soil and kept moist. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plants should be divided into small clumps and planted in a light, well-drained soil.
Where to Find Niphogeton cleefii
Niphogeton cleefii is endemic to the island of Bonaire, located in the Caribbean Sea.
Niphogeton cleefii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Niphogeton cleefii?
Niphogeton cleefii
What is the natural habitat of Niphogeton cleefii?
It is found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
What is the flowering season of Niphogeton cleefii?
It flowers in the summer months.
Species in the Niphogeton genus
Niphogeton scaber, Niphogeton lingula, Niphogeton chirripoi, Niphogeton kalbreyeri, Niphogeton colombiana, Niphogeton dissecta, Niphogeton pusilla, Niphogeton ternata, Niphogeton scabra, Niphogeton azorelloides, Niphogeton magna, Niphogeton stricta, Niphogeton sprucei, Niphogeton glaucescens, Niphogeton boliviana, Niphogeton fruticosa, Niphogeton cleefii, Niphogeton josei, Niphogeton killipiana,
Species in the Apiaceae family
Aciphylla anomala, Aciphylla aurea, Aciphylla cartilaginea, Aciphylla colensoi, Aciphylla congesta, Aciphylla crenulata, Aciphylla crosby-smithii, Aciphylla cuthbertiana, Aciphylla dieffenbachii, Aciphylla dissecta, Aciphylla divisa, Aciphylla dobsonii, Aciphylla ferox, Aciphylla flexuosa, Aciphylla glacialis, Aciphylla glaucescens, Aciphylla gracilis, Aciphylla hectori, Aciphylla hookeri, Aciphylla horrida, Aciphylla indurata, Aciphylla inermis, Aciphylla kirkii, Aciphylla latibracteata, Aciphylla lecomtei, Aciphylla leighii, Aciphylla lyallii, Aciphylla monroi, Aciphylla montana, Aciphylla multisecta, Aciphylla pinnatifida, Aciphylla polita, Aciphylla poppelwellii, Aciphylla scott-thomsonii, Aciphylla similis, Aciphylla simplex, Aciphylla simplicifolia, Aciphylla spedeni, Aciphylla squarrosa, Aciphylla stannensis, Aciphylla subflabellata, Aciphylla takahea, Aciphylla traillii, Aciphylla traversii, Aciphylla trifoliolata, Aciphylla verticillata, Acronema alpinum, Acronema astrantiifolium, Acronema brevipedicellatum, Acronema bryophilum,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50167050: Based on the initial data import
Mildred Esther Mathias (1906-1995): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mathias' in the authors string.
Lincoln Constance (1909-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Constance' in the authors string.