Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
costaricensis
ID:
124086

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.M.King & H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1970

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 19(5): 308 (1970)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000123415



Common Names

  • Neomirandea costaricensis
  • Neomirandea Costaricensis
  • Neomirandea Costaricensis


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Description

Neomirandea costaricensis (also called 'Costa Rican Neomirandea', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant of the Asteraceae family. It is native to Costa Rica and is found in dry grasslands and scrublands. It has a simple stem and small yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Neomirandea costaricensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower in floral arrangements. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Neomirandea costaricensis has small, yellow flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves with a toothed margin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Neomirandea costaricensis is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°F. It should be planted in spring or fall and can be divided in the spring. Pruning in late summer will help promote new growth.

Where to Find Neomirandea costaricensis

Neomirandea costaricensis is native to Costa Rica and can be found in moist, shady areas.

Neomirandea costaricensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Neomirandea costaricensis?

Neomirandea costaricensis

What type of plant is Neomirandea costaricensis?

It is an herbaceous perennial.

Where does Neomirandea costaricensis grow?

It grows in moist, tropical forests in Central and South America.

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-84557: Based on the initial data import
Robert Merrill King (1930-2007): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.M.King' in the authors string.
Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.