Status:
valid
                
                
                    
Authors:
Malme
                
                
                    
Source:
cmp
                
                
                    
Year:
1900
                
                
                    
Citation Micro:
Kongl. Svenska Vetensk. Acad. Handl. , n.s., 34(7): 88 (1900)
                
                
                    
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000379480
                
             
            
            
                
                
                
            
            
            
                                    
                        Common Names
                        
                        - Thread-stalk nephradenia
 - Thread-stalk false-laurel
 - Thread-stalk false-bay
                         
                     
                                
                
                    
                    
                    
                
                
                
                
                                                    
                        Description
                        
                            Nephradenia filipes (also called Filipes Nephradenia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to India. It has long, narrow leaves and small white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as in forests, along streams, and in wet meadows.                        
                     
                                
                                    
                        Uses & Benefits
                        
                            Nephradenia filipes is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its ability to attract butterflies and other beneficial insects. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.                        
                     
                                
                                                    
                        Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
                        
                            Nephradenia filipes has small, yellow-green flowers and small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem with two leaves at the top.                         
                     
                                
                
                
                                    
                        Cultivation and Propagation
                        
                            Nephradenia filipes is a perennial plant that is propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in a variety of soils, including clay. It should be fertilized every spring with a balanced fertilizer.                        
                     
                                                    
                        Where to Find Nephradenia filipes
                        
                            Nephradenia filipes is native to India, Sri Lanka, and parts of Southeast Asia.                        
                     
                
                                    
                        Nephradenia filipes FAQ
                        
                            What is the scientific name of Nephradenia filipes?
Nephradenia filipes
What is the common name of Nephradenia filipes?
Filipe's Water-starwort
What is the habitat of Nephradenia filipes?
It is found in shallow water of lakes, ponds, and ditches
                          
                     
                
                                    
                        Species in the Nephradenia genus
                        
                     
                                                    
                        Species in the Apocynaceae family
                        
                            Acokanthera laevigata, 
Acokanthera oblongifolia, 
Acokanthera oppositifolia, 
Acokanthera rotundata, 
Acokanthera schimperi, 
Adenium boehmianum, 
Adenium multiflorum, 
Adenium obesum, 
Adenium oleifolium, 
Adenium swazicum, 
Adenium dhofarense, 
Aganosma breviloba, 
Aganosma cymosa, 
Aganosma gracilis, 
Aganosma lacei, 
Aganosma petelotii, 
Aganosma schlechteriana, 
Aganosma siamensis, 
Aganosma wallichii, 
Aganosma heynei, 
Alafia alba, 
Alafia barteri, 
Alafia benthamii, 
Alafia berrieri, 
Alafia calophylla, 
Alafia caudata, 
Alafia erythrophthalma, 
Alafia falcata, 
Alafia fuscata, 
Alafia insularis, 
Alafia intermedia, 
Alafia landolphioides, 
Alafia lucida, 
Alafia microstylis, 
Alafia multiflora, 
Alafia nigrescens, 
Alafia orientalis, 
Alafia parciflora, 
Alafia pauciflora, 
Alafia perrieri, 
Alafia schumannii, 
Alafia thouarsii, 
Alafia vallium, 
Alafia verschuereni, 
Alafia whytei, 
Alafia zambesiaca, 
Allamanda calcicola, 
Allamanda angustifolia, 
Allamanda blanchetii, 
Allamanda cathartica,