Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
leprieurii
ID:
1285949

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Briq.) Iltis

Source:
tro

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Harvard Pap. Bot. 13: 110 (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001285287



Common Names

  • Neocalyptrocalyx leprieurii
  • Leprieur's Neocalyptrocalyx
  • Leprieurii Neocalyptrocalyx


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Description

Neocalyptrocalyx leprieurii (also called Leprieur's Neocalyptrocalyx, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to South America. It has a woody stem and its leaves are ovate, with a length of 2-4 cm. It grows in moist areas, in shady places.

Uses & Benefits

Neocalyptrocalyx leprieurii is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat respiratory disorders and fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Neocalyptrocalyx leprieurii is yellow, with a white center. The seed is small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Neocalyptrocalyx leprieurii is a species of flowering plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is found in Brazil. Cultivation and propagation of this species is not well known.

Where to Find Neocalyptrocalyx leprieurii

Neocalyptrocalyx leprieurii is native to the Amazon rainforest.

Neocalyptrocalyx leprieurii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Neocalyptrocalyx leprieurii?

Neocalyptrocalyx leprieurii

What is the common name of Neocalyptrocalyx leprieurii?

No common name

What is the habitat of Neocalyptrocalyx leprieurii?

Found in tropical and subtropical forests

Species in the Capparaceae family

Acome micrantha, Bachmannia woodii, Beautempsia avicenniifolia, Boscia albitrunca, Boscia arabica, Boscia cauliflora, Boscia coriacea, Boscia fadeniorum, Boscia foetida, Boscia gossweileri, Boscia kalachariensis, Boscia keniensis, Boscia longifolia, Boscia madagascariensis, Boscia matabelensis, Boscia mazzocchii, Boscia microphylla, Boscia minimifolia, Boscia mossambicensis, Boscia oleoides, Boscia pestalozziana, Boscia plantefolii, Boscia polyantha, Boscia praecox, Boscia pruinosa, Boscia puberula, Boscia rotundifolia, Boscia salicifolia, Boscia senegalensis, Boscia tomentosa, Boscia urens, Boscia welwitschii, Boscia albitrunca, Boscia integrifolia, Buchholzia coriacea, Buchholzia tholloniana, Cadaba aphylla, Cadaba baccarinii, Cadaba barbigera, Cadaba benguellensis, Cadaba capparoides, Cadaba carneoviridis, Cadaba divaricata, Cadaba farinosa, Cadaba fruticosa, Cadaba gillettii, Cadaba glaberrima, Cadaba glandulosa, Cadaba insularis, Cadaba kassasii,

References

John Isaac Briquet (1870-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Briq.' in the authors string.
Hugh Iltis (1925-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Iltis' in the authors string.