Status:
valid
Authors:
Diels
Source:
iplants
Year:
1922
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 57: 500 (1922)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000779159
Common Names
- Neosepicaea viticoides
- Viticoides Neosepicaea
- Viticoid Neosepicaea
Description
Neosepicaea viticoides (also called African viticoides, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2m tall. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in dry and moist savanna habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Neosepicaea viticoides is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can be used as a hedge or screen. It is also a popular ornamental plant, with its fragrant white flowers and its attractive foliage.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Neosepicaea viticoides is small and yellow, with five petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Neosepicaea viticoides can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a light, well-drained soil mix. It is best to keep the soil moist but not wet. The plant should be grown in full sun or partial shade.
Where to Find Neosepicaea viticoides
Neosepicaea viticoides is native to the Atlantic Forest of Brazil.
Neosepicaea viticoides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Neosepicaea viticoides?
Neosepicaea viticoides
What is the common name of Neosepicaea viticoides?
Unknown
What is the natural habitat of Neosepicaea viticoides?
Dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands
Species in the Neosepicaea genus
Species in the Bignoniaceae family
Adenocalymma neoflavidum,
Adenocalymma pseudopatulum,
Adenocalymma acutissimum,
Adenocalymma apparicianum,
Adenocalymma apurense,
Adenocalymma arthropetiolatum,
Adenocalymma bracteatum,
Adenocalymma bracteolatum,
Adenocalymma bullatum,
Adenocalymma calderonii,
Adenocalymma chocoense,
Adenocalymma coriaceum,
Adenocalymma cymbalum,
Adenocalymma dichilum,
Adenocalymma divaricatum,
Adenocalymma dugandii,
Adenocalymma dusenii,
Adenocalymma flavum,
Adenocalymma fruticosum,
Adenocalymma gracielzae,
Adenocalymma hatschbachii,
Adenocalymma heterophyllum,
Adenocalymma hirtum,
Adenocalymma hypostictum,
Adenocalymma impressum,
Adenocalymma inundatum,
Adenocalymma macrophyllum,
Adenocalymma magdalenense,
Adenocalymma magnificum,
Adenocalymma marginatum,
Adenocalymma nervosum,
Adenocalymma paulistarum,
Adenocalymma prancei,
Adenocalymma salmoneum,
Adenocalymma saulense,
Adenocalymma scabriusculum,
Adenocalymma scansile,
Adenocalymma sousae,
Adenocalymma subincanum,
Adenocalymma subsessilifolium,
Adenocalymma subspicatum,
Adenocalymma tephrinocalyx,
Adenocalymma ternatum,
Adenocalymma trifoliatum,
Adenocalymma ubatubense,
Adenocalymma uleanum,
Adenocalymma cladotrichum,
Adenocalymma reticulatum,
Adenocalymma velutinum,
Adenocalymma adenophorum,
References
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:110142-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].