Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
contortuplicata
ID:
380949

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Stephan ex Willd.) Hedge & J.Léonard

Source:
cmp

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Natl. Belg. 56: 393 (1986)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000380281



Common Names

  • Contortuplicata Neotorularia
  • Neotorularia Contortuplicata
  • Twisted Neotorularia


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Synonyms

  • Malcolmia contortuplicata Boiss. [unknown]
  • Wilckia ledebourii Woronow [unknown]
  • Sisymbrium meyeri Ledeb. [unknown]
  • Andreoskia parviflora Turcz. [unknown]
  • Cheiranthus contortuplicatus Stephan ex Willd. [unknown]
  • Dichasianthus contortuplicatus (Stephan) Soják [unknown]
  • Dichasianthus eldaricus (Grossh.) Soják [unknown]
  • Hesperis contortuplicata M.Bieb. [unknown]
  • Malcolmia ledebourii Boiss. [unknown]
  • Hesperis ledebourii Kuntze [unknown]
  • Torularia ledebourii (Boiss.) Grossh. [unknown]
  • Sisymbrium contortuplicatum DC. [unknown]
  • Torularia contortuplicata O.E.Schulz [unknown]
  • Neotorularia eldarica (Grossh.) V.E.Avet. [unknown]
  • Dichasianthus ledebourii (Boiss.) V.I.Dorof. [unknown]

Description

Neotorularia contortuplicata (also called Contorted Neotorularia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical Africa and Asia. It has long, thin stems and long, narrow leaves that form a rosette. It grows in wet areas, such as marshes, swamps, and riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Neotorularia contortuplicata is used as an ornamental plant, for its medicinal properties, and as a food source. It is also used for erosion control and as a soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Neotorularia contortuplicata is a small, yellow-green inflorescence, which is surrounded by a papery bract. The seeds are small, dark brown and triangular in shape. The seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Neotorularia contortuplicata is a shrub that can be propagated through seeds or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated in spring or summer and should be planted in a sunny spot. The soil should be kept moist but not soggy. Fertilize the soil with a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season.

Where to Find Neotorularia contortuplicata

Neotorularia contortuplicata is native to tropical Africa and is found in moist, shady areas.

Neotorularia contortuplicata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Neotorularia contortuplicata?

Neotorularia contortuplicata

What is the common name of Neotorularia contortuplicata?

Contortuplicate neotorularia

What is the natural habitat of Neotorularia contortuplicata?

It is native to Central Asia

Species in the Brassicaceae family

Abdra brachycarpa, Abdra aprica, Acuston perenne, Aethionema rhodopaeum, Aethionema alanyae, Aethionema arabicum, Aethionema armenum, Aethionema capitatum, Aethionema carlsbergii, Aethionema carneum, Aethionema cephalanthum, Aethionema cordatum, Aethionema coridifolium, Aethionema demirizii, Aethionema diastrophis, Aethionema dumanii, Aethionema edentulum, Aethionema eunomioides, Aethionema fimbriatum, Aethionema froedinii, Aethionema gileadense, Aethionema glaucinum, Aethionema grandiflorum, Aethionema heterocarpum, Aethionema heterophyllum, Aethionema huber-morathii, Aethionema karamanicum, Aethionema lepidioides, Aethionema levandowskyi, Aethionema lycium, Aethionema marashicum, Aethionema membranaceum, Aethionema munzurense, Aethionema orbiculatum, Aethionema papillosum, Aethionema retsina, Aethionema saxatile, Aethionema schistosum, Aethionema semnanensis, Aethionema speciosum, Aethionema spicatum, Aethionema stylosum, Aethionema subulatum, Aethionema syriacum, Aethionema thesiifolium, Aethionema thomasianum, Aethionema transhyrcanum, Aethionema turcicum, Aethionema umbellatum, Aethionema virgatum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2380950: Based on the initial data import
Carl Ludwig Willdenow (1765-1812): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Willd.' in the authors string.
Christian Friedrich Stephan (1757-1814): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stephan' in the authors string.
Ian Charleson Hedge (b.1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hedge' in the authors string.