Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Species:
maingayi
ID:
1041951

Status:
valid

Authors:
Peter ex Hallier f. & Ooststr.

Source:
tro

Year:
1938

Citation Micro:
Blumea 3: 83 (1938)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001041289

Common Names

  • Neuropeltis maingayi
  • Maingayi Neuropeltis
  • Maingayi Fern

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Description

Neuropeltis maingayi (also called 'Maingay's Neuropeltis', among many other common names) is a small herbaceous plant native to India, China, and Southeast Asia. It has a creeping habit and grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Neuropeltis maingayi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, skin diseases, and digestive disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Neuropeltis maingayi is white and has five petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Neuropeltis maingayi is a tropical evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can be propagated from cuttings or by seed.

Where to Find Neuropeltis maingayi

Neuropeltis maingayi is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, and Cambodia.

Species in the Convolvulaceae family

Aniseia harmandii, Aniseia martinicensis, Aniseia argentina, Aniseia luxurians, Argyreia adpressa, Argyreia apoensis, Argyreia arakuensis, Argyreia atropurpurea, Argyreia barbata, Argyreia barbigera, Argyreia barnesii, Argyreia bifrons, Argyreia boholensis, Argyreia boseana, Argyreia bracteosa, Argyreia breviscapa, Argyreia caudata, Argyreia celebica, Argyreia cinerea, Argyreia coacta, Argyreia confusa, Argyreia congesta, Argyreia coonoorensis, Argyreia corneri, Argyreia crispa, Argyreia cucullata, Argyreia cymosa, Argyreia daltonii, Argyreia discolor, Argyreia elliptica, Argyreia erinacea, Argyreia fulgens, Argyreia glabra, Argyreia hancorniifolia, Argyreia hirsutissima, Argyreia hookeri, Argyreia involucrata, Argyreia kerrii, Argyreia kleiniana, Argyreia kunstleri, Argyreia kurzii, Argyreia lamii, Argyreia lanceolata, Argyreia laotica, Argyreia lawii, Argyreia leschenaultii, Argyreia linggaensis, Argyreia longifolia, Argyreia luzonensis, Argyreia maingayi,

References

Albert Peter (1853-1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Peter' in the authors string.
Simon Jan van Ooststroom (1906-1982): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ooststr.' in the authors string.
Johannes Gottfried Hallier (1868-1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hallier f.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:270713-1: Based on the initial data import