Status:
valid
Authors:
(Craib) Hutch.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1942
Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. (Oxford) , n.s., 6: 99 (1942)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000378624
Common Names
- Narrow-petalled Neoalsomitra
- Angustipetala Neoalsomitra
- Narrow-petalled False-pimpernel
Synonyms
- Alsomitra angustipetala (Craib) Craib [unknown]
- Gynostemma angustipetalum Craib [unknown]
Description
Neoalsomitra angustipetala (also called Narrow-petal Neoalsomitra, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a creeping habit and grows up to 30 cm tall. The leaves are lanceolate and the flowers are white. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions in moist soils.
Uses & Benefits
Neoalsomitra angustipetala is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Neoalsomitra angustipetala is a small, yellowish-brown spikelet, with a single floret. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are thin, grass-like, with a single stem and small, pointed leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Neoalsomitra angustipetala is an annual herb that is native to Southeast Asia. It is best grown in well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is usually done by seed, although it can also be propagated by division. The seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny location. Once established, the plant will require minimal care.
Where to Find Neoalsomitra angustipetala
Neoalsomitra angustipetala is native to Southeast Asia.
Neoalsomitra angustipetala FAQ
What is the scientific name of Neoalsomitra angustipetala?
Neoalsomitra angustipetala
What is the common name of Neoalsomitra angustipetala?
Narrow-petaled Neoalsomitra
What is the natural habitat of Neoalsomitra angustipetala?
Grasslands and scrublands of southern South America
Species in the Neoalsomitra genus
Neoalsomitra angustipetala,
Neoalsomitra clavigera,
Neoalsomitra capricornica,
Neoalsomitra balansae,
Neoalsomitra pilosa,
Neoalsomitra schultzei,
Neoalsomitra schefferiana,
Neoalsomitra simplex,
Neoalsomitra trifoliolata,
Neoalsomitra plena,
Neoalsomitra sarcophylla,
Species in the Cucurbitaceae family
Abobra tenuifolia,
Acanthosicyos horridus,
Actinostemma lobatum,
Actinostemma parvifolium,
Actinostemma tenerum,
Alsomitra macrocarpa,
Ampelosicyos humblotii,
Ampelosicyos major,
Ampelosicyos meridionalis,
Ampelosicyos scandens,
Ampelosicyos bosseri,
Ampelosicyos leandrii,
Ampelosycios meridionalis,
Ampelosycios scandens,
Apodanthera anatuyana,
Apodanthera argentea,
Apodanthera aspera,
Apodanthera biflora,
Apodanthera bradei,
Apodanthera cinerea,
Apodanthera eriocalyx,
Apodanthera fasciculata,
Apodanthera ferreyrana,
Apodanthera glaziovii,
Apodanthera hindii,
Apodanthera hirtella,
Apodanthera laciniosa,
Apodanthera linearis,
Apodanthera mandonii,
Apodanthera mathewsii,
Apodanthera palmeri,
Apodanthera sagittifolia,
Apodanthera smilacifolia,
Apodanthera succulenta,
Apodanthera tumbeziana,
Apodanthera ulei,
Apodanthera undulata,
Apodanthera villosa,
Apodanthera weberbaueri,
Apodanthera longipedicellata,
Austrobryonia argillicola,
Austrobryonia centralis,
Austrobryonia micrantha,
Austrobryonia pilbarensis,
Baijiania borneensis,
Baijiania taiwaniana,
Baijiania decipiens,
Baijiania smitinandii,
Bambekea racemosa,
Bayabusua clarkei,