Neuropeltis malabarica - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
malabarica
ID:
1041953
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ooststr.
Source:
tro
Year:
1942
Citation Micro:
Blumea 5: 272 (1942)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001041291
Common Names
- Neuropeltis malabarica
- Malabarica Neuropeltis
- Malabarica Fern
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Neuropeltis malabarica (also called 'Malabar 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 malabarica 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 malabarica 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Neuropeltis malabarica 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 malabarica
Neuropeltis malabarica is native to India and can be found in the Western Ghats.
Species in the Neuropeltis genus
Neuropeltis alnifolia, Neuropeltis laxiflora, Neuropeltis occidentalis, Neuropeltis maingayi, Neuropeltis indochinensis, Neuropeltis malabarica, Neuropeltis incompta, Neuropeltis prevosteoides, Neuropeltis aenea, Neuropeltis acuminata, Neuropeltis cairica, Neuropeltis gilletii, Neuropeltis hallebanda, Neuropeltis hederacea, Neuropeltis hispida, Neuropeltis involucrata, Neuropeltis leari, Neuropeltis paniculata, Neuropeltis reptans, Neuropeltis sagittata, Neuropeltis velutina, Neuropeltis racemosa, Neuropeltis pseudovelutina,
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
Simon Jan van Ooststroom (1906-1982): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ooststr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:270714-1: Based on the initial data import