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
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.
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 Neocalyptrocalyx genus
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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,
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Cadaba divaricata,
Cadaba farinosa,
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Cadaba gillettii,
Cadaba glaberrima,
Cadaba glandulosa,
Cadaba insularis,
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