Status:
valid
Authors:
W.W.Thomas & G.Davidse
Source:
wcs
Year:
1989
Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 14: 189 (1989)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000453582
Common Names
- Koyamaea neblinensis
- Neblinensis Koyamaea
- Koyamaea
Description
Koyamaea neblinensis (also called Neblin Koyamaea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering shrub native to South America. It has glossy, dark green leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina, and grows in a variety of habitats, including forests, woodlands, and savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Koyamaea neblinensis is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Koyamaea neblinensis has small, white, star-shaped flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. Seedlings have a single pair of opposite leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Koyamaea neblinensis is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 10 feet in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done from cuttings taken in spring or summer. The cuttings should be taken from the tips of the branches and placed in a moist medium such as sand or perlite. Keep the cuttings in a warm, bright location and water regularly. Rooting should occur in 4-6 weeks.
Where to Find Koyamaea neblinensis
Koyamaea neblinensis is found in the tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
Koyamaea neblinensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Koyamaea neblinensis?
Koyamaea neblinensis
What is the natural habitat of Koyamaea neblinensis?
Tropical rainforests
What is the flowering season of Koyamaea neblinensis?
Spring
Species in the Koyamaea genus
Species in the Cyperaceae family
Abildgaardia mexicana,
Abildgaardia ovata,
Abildgaardia schoenoides,
Abildgaardia triflora,
Abildgaardia oxystachya,
Abildgaardia odontocarpa,
Abildgaardia macrantha,
Abildgaardia fusiformis,
Abildgaardia pachyptera,
Actinoschoenus repens,
Actinoschoenus yunnanensis,
Actinoschoenus aphyllus,
Actinoscirpus grossus,
Afrotrilepis jaegeri,
Afrotrilepis pilosa,
Amphiscirpus nevadensis,
Arthrostylis aphylla,
Arthrostylis planiculmis,
Becquerelia clarkei,
Becquerelia cymosa,
Becquerelia discolor,
Becquerelia merkeliana,
Becquerelia muricata,
Becquerelia tuberculata,
Bisboeckelera irrigua,
Bisboeckelera longifolia,
Bisboeckelera microcephala,
Bisboeckelera vinacea,
Blysmus compressus,
Blysmus mongolicola,
Blysmus rufus,
Blysmus sinocompressus,
Bolboschoenoplectus mariqueter,
Bolboschoenus caldwellii,
Bolboschoenus capensis,
Bolboschoenus fluviatilis,
Bolboschoenus glaucus,
Bolboschoenus grandispicus,
Bolboschoenus laticarpus,
Bolboschoenus maritimus,
Bolboschoenus medianus,
Bolboschoenus nobilis,
Bolboschoenus novae-angliae,
Bolboschoenus planiculmis,
Bolboschoenus robustus,
Bolboschoenus schmidii,
Bolboschoenus stagnicola,
Bolboschoenus yagara,
Bolboschoenus koshevnikovii,
Bolboschoenus biconcavus,
References
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:279234-2: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].