Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
pithecobia
ID:
24934

Status:
valid

Authors:
(B.L.Rob.) R.M.King & H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1970

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 19(5): 309 (1970)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000024263



Common Names

  • Neomirandea
  • Pithecobia Neomirandea
  • Pithecobia Neomirandea


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Description

Neomirandea pithecobia (also called pithecobia neomirandea, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It has small, white flowers and grows in dry, rocky soils in the Andes Mountains.

Uses & Benefits

Neomirandea pithecobia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used as a source of firewood and for making furniture.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Neomirandea pithecobia has small white flowers with yellow centres, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have long, thin stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Neomirandea pithecobia can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy stems and placed in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, sunny location until the plants are established.

Where to Find Neomirandea pithecobia

Neomirandea pithecobia can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Neomirandea pithecobia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Neomirandea pithecobia?

Neomirandea pithecobia

What is the common name of Neomirandea pithecobia?

Pithecobian neomirandea

What type of plant is Neomirandea pithecobia?

Herbaceous perennial

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-123446: 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.
Benjamin Lincoln Robinson (1864-1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Rob.' in the authors string.