Status:
valid
Authors:
(Less.) R.M.King & H.Rob.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1970
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 19(5): 307 (1970)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000050394
Common Names
- Neomirandea araliaefolia
- Neomirandea
- Neomirandea de prado
Synonyms
- Eupatorium omphaliaefolium Kunth & Bouché ex Walp. [deprecated]
Description
Neomirandea araliaefolia (also called Aralia-leaved Neomirandea, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to the tropical regions of South and Central America and is usually found in moist, shady areas, such as forests and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Neomirandea araliaefolia is a popular ornamental plant, used in gardens and parks for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Neomirandea araliaefolia has small, white flowers that are arranged in a flat-topped cluster. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings have opposite, oval-shaped leaves and a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Neomirandea araliaefolia is a perennial shrub native to Central America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.
Where to Find Neomirandea araliaefolia
Neomirandea araliaefolia is native to South America and can be found in moist, shady forests at elevations of 1,000-2,000 m.
Neomirandea araliaefolia FAQ
What is the common name of Neomirandea araliaefolia?
False aralia
What is the scientific name of False aralia?
Neomirandea araliaefolia
What is the natural habitat of False aralia?
False aralia is native to Mexico and Central America
Species in the Neomirandea genus
Neomirandea ternata,
Neomirandea ovandensis,
Neomirandea chiriquensis,
Neomirandea carnosa,
Neomirandea eximia,
Neomirandea biflora,
Neomirandea tenuipes,
Neomirandea pithecobia,
Neomirandea allenii,
Neomirandea folsomiana,
Neomirandea gracilis,
Neomirandea pendulissima,
Neomirandea turrialbae,
Neomirandea parasitica,
Neomirandea araliaefolia,
Neomirandea arthodes,
Neomirandea burgeri,
Neomirandea croatii,
Neomirandea araliifolia,
Neomirandea standleyi,
Neomirandea guevarii,
Neomirandea angularis,
Neomirandea psoralea,
Neomirandea costaricensis,
Neomirandea homogama,
Neomirandea cuatrecasana,
Neomirandea sciaphila,
Neomirandea pedrazorum,
Species in the Asteraceae family
Aaronsohnia pubescens,
Aaronsohnia factorovskyi,
Abrotanella filiformis,
Abrotanella rostrata,
Abrotanella linearis,
Abrotanella trilobata,
Abrotanella muscosa,
Abrotanella inconspicua,
Abrotanella trichoachaenia,
Abrotanella caespitosa,
Abrotanella nivigena,
Abrotanella pusilla,
Abrotanella linearifolia,
Abrotanella papuana,
Abrotanella rosulata,
Abrotanella emarginata,
Abrotanella fertilis,
Abrotanella spathulata,
Abrotanella purpurea,
Abrotanella patearoa,
Abrotanella submarginata,
Abrotanella diemii,
Abrotanella scapigera,
Abrotanella forsterioides,
Acamptopappus shockleyi,
Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus,
Acanthocephalus benthamianus,
Acanthocephalus amplexifolius,
Acanthocladium dockeri,
Acanthodesmos distichus,
Acanthodesmos gibarensis,
Acanthospermum humile,
Acanthospermum consobrinum,
Acanthospermum glabratum,
Acanthospermum microcarpum,
Acanthospermum hispidum,
Acanthospermum australe,
Acanthospermum lecocarpoides,
Acanthostyles buniifolius,
Acanthostyles saucechicoensis,
Achillea buiana,
Achillea conrathii,
Achillea cucullata,
Achillea styriaca,
Achillea clavennae,
Achillea cappadocica,
Achillea huber-morathii,
Achillea ptarmicoides,
Achillea sieheana,
Achillea barrelieri,