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
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.
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 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,