Neuburgia macrocarpa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
macrocarpa
ID:
379608
Status:
valid
Authors:
(A.C.Sm.) A.C.Sm.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1969
Citation Micro:
Pacific Sci. 23: 387 (1969)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000378940
Common Names
- Macrocarpa Sedge
- Large-fruited Sedge
- Large-fruited Flat-sedge
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Neuburgia macrocarpa (also called Large-fruited Neuburgia, 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
Neuburgia macrocarpa is a plant native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control. It is also used medicinally for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Neuburgia macrocarpa is small and yellow-green in color. The seed is a small, dark brown nut. The seedlings are thin and light green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Neuburgia macrocarpa is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. When propagating by division, the plant should be divided in the spring or early summer. When propagating by seed, the seeds should be sown in the spring in a well-drained soil. The plants should be kept moist and should be fertilized regularly.
Where to Find Neuburgia macrocarpa
Neuburgia macrocarpa can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Neuburgia macrocarpa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Neuburgia macrocarpa?
Neuburgia macrocarpa
What are the common names of Neuburgia macrocarpa?
Large-Fruited Neuburgia
What is the natural habitat of Neuburgia macrocarpa?
Wetlands, marshes, and swamps
Species in the Neuburgia genus
Species in the Loganiaceae family
Antonia ovata, Bonyunia antoniifolia, Bonyunia aquatica, Bonyunia minor, Bonyunia superba, Bonyunia venusta, Bonyunia spectabilis, Bonyunia excelsa, Bonyunia magnifica, Bonyunia nobilis, Bonyunia pulchra, Gardneria angustifolia, Gardneria lanceolata, Gardneria multiflora, Gardneria nutans, Gardneria ovata, Geniostoma angustifolium, Geniostoma antherotrichum, Geniostoma balansanum, Geniostoma biseriale, Geniostoma borbonicum, Geniostoma calcicola, Geniostoma celastrineum, Geniostoma clavatum, Geniostoma cyrtandrae, Geniostoma densiflora, Geniostoma erythrosperma, Geniostoma fagraeoides, Geniostoma gagnae, Geniostoma glaucescens, Geniostoma grandifolium, Geniostoma huttonii, Geniostoma leenhoutsii, Geniostoma macrophyllum, Geniostoma mooreanum, Geniostoma novae-caledoniae, Geniostoma pedunculatum, Geniostoma petiolosum, Geniostoma randianum, Geniostoma rapense, Geniostoma rarotongensis, Geniostoma remyana, Geniostoma rupestre, Geniostoma stipulare, Geniostoma sykesii, Geniostoma trichostylum, Geniostoma umbellatum, Geniostoma vestitum, Geniostoma weinlandii, Geniostoma imbricatum,
References
Albert Charles Smith (1906-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.C.Sm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:546789-1: Based on the initial data import