Status:
valid
Authors:
(Kobuski & Steyerm.) P.F.Stevens & A.L.Weitzman
Source:
cmp
Year:
1997
Citation Micro:
BioLlania, Ed. Espec. 6: 559 (1997)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000378771
Common Names
- Duidae Neotatea
- Duidae Neotatea
- Duidae Neotatea
Synonyms
- Neogleasonia duidae (Kobuski & Steyerm.) Maguire [unknown]
- Bonnetia duidae Kobuski & Steyerm. [unknown]
Description
Neotatea duidae (also called Duidae Neotatea, among many other common names) is a species of shrub in the family Acanthaceae. It is native to Venezuela and is found in moist areas, such as marshes, swamps, and wet meadows. It grows up to 2 m tall and has a stem diameter of up to 5 cm.
Uses & Benefits
Neotatea duidae is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Neotatea duidae is a small, yellowish-green spikelet. The seeds are small, dark brown and triangular in shape. The seedlings are slender, with a single, narrow leaf and a short stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Neotatea duidae is a tropical shrub that 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 mature stems and placed in a rooting hormone before being planted in a well-drained soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and regular watering.
Where to Find Neotatea duidae
Neotatea duidae can be found in the Amazon rainforest of South America.
Neotatea duidae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Neotatea duidae?
Neotatea duidae
What is the family of Neotatea duidae?
Apocynaceae
Where is Neotatea duidae found?
Venezuela
Species in the Neotatea genus
Species in the Bonnetiaceae family
Archytaea angustifolia,
Archytaea triflora,
Bonnetia ahogadoi,
Bonnetia anceps,
Bonnetia bahiensis,
Bonnetia bolivarensis,
Bonnetia celiae,
Bonnetia chimantensis,
Bonnetia cordifolia,
Bonnetia crassa,
Bonnetia cubensis,
Bonnetia euryanthera,
Bonnetia fasciculata,
Bonnetia holostyla,
Bonnetia huberiana,
Bonnetia jauaensis,
Bonnetia katleeniae,
Bonnetia lanceifolia,
Bonnetia liesneri,
Bonnetia maguireorum,
Bonnetia multinervia,
Bonnetia neblinae,
Bonnetia paniculata,
Bonnetia ptariensis,
Bonnetia roraimae,
Bonnetia roseiflora,
Bonnetia rubicunda,
Bonnetia sessilis,
Bonnetia steyermarkii,
Bonnetia tepuiensis,
Bonnetia tristyla,
Bonnetia venulosa,
Bonnetia wurdackii,
Bonnetia kathleenae,
Bonnetia stricta,
Neotatea duidae,
Neotatea neblinae,
Neotatea longifolia,
Neotatea colombiana,
Ploiarium sessile,
Ploiarium pulcherrimum,
Ploiarium elegans,