Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
mannii
ID:
250666

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth. & Hook.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1879

Citation Micro:
Gen. Pl. 3: 317 (1879)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000249998



Common Names

  • Neoboutonia mannii
  • Mannii
  • Mann's Neoboutonia


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Synonyms

  • Neoboutonia africana (Müll.Arg.) Pax [deprecated]
  • Neoboutonia africana diaguissensis (Beille) Pax & K.Hoffm. [unknown]
  • Neoboutonia africana glabrescens (Prain) Pax & K.Hoffm. [unknown]
  • Neoboutonia africana mannii (Benth. & Hook.f.) Pax & K.Hoffm. [unknown]
  • Neoboutonia diaguissensis Beille [unknown]
  • Neoboutonia glabrescens Prain [unknown]
  • Conceveiba africana Müll.Arg. [unknown]

Description

Neoboutonia mannii (also called 'Mann's Apostasia', among many other common names) is a species of fern native to Southeast Asia. It is a terrestrial fern with fronds up to 1 m long. It grows in moist, shady areas in rainforest, wet sclerophyll forest and wet schlerophyll woodland.

Uses & Benefits

Neoboutonia mannii is used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, wounds, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Neoboutonia mannii is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Neoboutonia mannii is a shrub native to tropical Africa. It is best grown in a well-draining soil in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Neoboutonia mannii

Neoboutonia mannii is native to South America and can be found in Venezuela, Colombia, and Ecuador.

Neoboutonia mannii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Neoboutonia mannii?

Neoboutonia mannii

What is the common name of Neoboutonia mannii?

Mannii Neoboutonia

What is the family of Neoboutonia mannii?

Euphorbiaceae

Species in the Neoboutonia genus

Species in the Euphorbiaceae family

Acalypha peckoltii, Acalypha peduncularis, Acalypha pendula, Acalypha perrieri, Acalypha persimilis, Acalypha peruviana, Acalypha pervilleana, Acalypha phleoides, Acalypha phyllonomifolia, Acalypha pilosa, Acalypha pippenii, Acalypha pittieri, Acalypha platyphylla, Acalypha pleiogyne, Acalypha plicata, Acalypha pohliana, Acalypha poiretii, Acalypha polymorpha, Acalypha polystachya, Acalypha portoricensis, Acalypha pruinosa, Acalypha pruriens, Acalypha pseudalopecuroides, Acalypha pseudovagans, Acalypha psilostachya, Acalypha pubiflora, Acalypha pulchrespicata, Acalypha punctata, Acalypha purpurascens, Acalypha purpusii, Acalypha pycnantha, Acalypha pygmaea, Acalypha radians, Acalypha radicans, Acalypha radinostachya, Acalypha radula, Acalypha radula, Acalypha rafaelensis, Acalypha raivavensis, Acalypha rapensis, Acalypha reflexa, Acalypha repanda, Acalypha retifera, Acalypha rhombifolia, Acalypha rhomboidea, Acalypha richardiana, Acalypha riedeliana, Acalypha rivularis, Acalypha rottleroides, Acalypha rubrinervis,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-133650: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.