Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
polyphyllus
ID:
510511

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Phil.) Al-Shehbaz

Source:
cmp

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Darwiniana 44: 352 (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000509843



Common Names

  • Neuontobotrys polyphyllus
  • Polyphyllus' Neuontobotrys
  • Neuontobotrys


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Synonyms

  • Sisymbrium polyphyllum Phil. [unknown]

Description

Neuontobotrys polyphyllus (also called Neuontobotrys polyphyllus, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub with a single trunk, growing up to 5 m in height. It is native to the tropical forests of South America, and is found in the Amazon basin and the Guianas. It prefers moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Neuontobotrys polyphyllus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Neuontobotrys polyphyllus has small, white flowers with yellow stamens. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Neuontobotrys polyphyllus is a tropical evergreen shrub native to South America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods require warm temperatures and bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Neuontobotrys polyphyllus

Neuontobotrys polyphyllus is native to Mexico and Guatemala. It can be found in tropical and subtropical dry forests.

Neuontobotrys polyphyllus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Neuontobotrys polyphyllus?

Neuontobotrys polyphyllus

What is the family of Neuontobotrys polyphyllus?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Neuontobotrys polyphyllus?

Many-leaved Neuontobotrys

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-2607934: Based on the initial data import
Rodolfo Amando Philippi (1808-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Phil.' in the authors string.
Ihsan Ali Al-Shehbaz (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Al-Shehbaz' in the authors string.