Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
melleri
ID:
250667

Status:
valid

Authors:
Prain

Source:
wcs

Year:
1911

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1911: 266 (1911)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000249999



Common Names

  • Neoboutonia melleri
  • Melleri
  • Meller's Neoboutonia


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Synonyms

  • Mallotus melleri Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Neoboutonia africana Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Neoboutonia canescens Pax [unknown]
  • Neoboutonia chevalieri Beille [unknown]
  • Neoboutonia melleri canescens (Pax) Pax [unknown]
  • Neoboutonia melleri velutina (Prain) Pax & K.Hoffm. [unknown]
  • Neoboutonia velutina Prain [unknown]
  • Oxydectes nilotica Kuntze [unknown]
  • Croton niloticus Müll.Arg. [unknown]

Description

Neoboutonia melleri (also called 'Meller'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 melleri 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 melleri 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 melleri 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 melleri

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

Neoboutonia melleri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Neoboutonia melleri?

Neoboutonia melleri

What is the common name of Neoboutonia melleri?

Melleri Neoboutonia

What is the family of Neoboutonia melleri?

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-133651: Based on the initial data import
David Prain (1857-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Prain' in the authors string.