Napeanthus riparius - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
riparius
ID:
1233520
Status:
valid
Authors:
Philipson
Source:
tro
Year:
1956
Citation Micro:
Mutisia 24: 6 (1956)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001232858
Common Names
- Napeanthus riparius
- Riparian Napeanthus
- Riparian-leaf Napeanthus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Napeanthus riparius (also called Riverbank Napeanthus, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to India, China, and Southeast Asia. It has long, narrow, and pointed leaves that are dark green in color. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as riverbanks and streams.
Uses & Benefits
Napeanthus riparius is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as it produces showy yellow flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Napeanthus riparius has small, yellow-green flowers with four petals and four sepals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Napeanthus riparius can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. It prefers a bright, indirect light and evenly moist soil. It should be protected from direct sunlight and drafts.
Where to Find Napeanthus riparius
Napeanthus riparius is native to the Himalayas in Asia.
Napeanthus riparius FAQ
What is the scientific name of Napeanthus riparius?
Napeanthus riparius
What type of plant is Napeanthus riparius?
Fern
Where is Napeanthus riparius native to?
China, Japan, and Korea
Species in the Napeanthus genus
Napeanthus apodemus, Napeanthus spathulatus, Napeanthus primulinus, Napeanthus subacaulis, Napeanthus bracteatus, Napeanthus loretensis, Napeanthus robustus, Napeanthus ecuadorensis, Napeanthus riparius, Napeanthus rigidus, Napeanthus reitzii, Napeanthus andinus, Napeanthus macrostoma, Napeanthus jelskii, Napeanthus primulifolius, Napeanthus rupicola,
Species in the Gesneriaceae family
Acanthonema diandrum, Achimenes admirabilis, Achimenes antirrhina, Achimenes brevifolia, Achimenes candida, Achimenes cettoana, Achimenes dulcis, Achimenes erecta, Achimenes fimbriata, Achimenes flava, Achimenes glabrata, Achimenes grandiflora, Achimenes heterophylla, Achimenes hintoniana, Achimenes longiflora, Achimenes mexicana, Achimenes misera, Achimenes nayaritensis, Achimenes obscura, Achimenes occidentalis, Achimenes patens, Achimenes pedunculata, Achimenes skinneri, Achimenes woodii, Achimenes tincticoma, Achimenes elota, Achimenes sanguinea, Achimenes ixtapaensis, Aeschynanthus citrinus, Aeschynanthus membranifolius, Aeschynanthus mendumiae, Aeschynanthus sojolianus, Aeschynanthus dischidioides, Aeschynanthus minutifolius, Aeschynanthus acuminatissimus, Aeschynanthus acuminatus, Aeschynanthus albidus, Aeschynanthus amboinensis, Aeschynanthus amoenus, Aeschynanthus andersonii, Aeschynanthus angustifolius, Aeschynanthus angustioblongus, Aeschynanthus apicidens, Aeschynanthus arctocalyx, Aeschynanthus arfakensis, Aeschynanthus argentii, Aeschynanthus asclepioides, Aeschynanthus atrorubens, Aeschynanthus atrosanguineus, Aeschynanthus batakiorum,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50072443: Based on the initial data import
William Philipson (1911-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Philipson' in the authors string.