Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Species:
occidentalis
ID:
918911

Status:
valid

Authors:
Breteler

Source:
ksu

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Plant Ecol. & Evol. 143: 177 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000918246

Common Names

  • Neuropeltis occidentalis
  • Western Neuropeltis
  • Western Orchid

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Description

Neuropeltis occidentalis (also called Western Neuropeltis, among many other common names) is a shrub with small, grey-green leaves and white, fluffy flowers. It is native to Brazil, and grows in humid montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Neuropeltis occidentalis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Neuropeltis occidentalis is a small, white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green and have a single, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Neuropeltis occidentalis is a perennial herb native to China and can be propagated by division of the rhizomes. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in a pot or in the garden.

Where to Find Neuropeltis occidentalis

Neuropeltis occidentalis is native to Brazil and can be found in the Atlantic Forest biome.

Species in the Convolvulaceae family

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