Niedenzuella leucosepala - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
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Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
leucosepala
ID:
1279357
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Griseb.) W.R.Anderson
Source:
tro
Year:
2006
Citation Micro:
Novon 16: 199 (2006)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001278695
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Niedenzuella leucosepala (also called Brazilian Violet, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Brazil. It has ovate leaves that are covered in soft hairs and small, white flowers. It grows in moist, shady forests and is often found in the understory of the rainforest.
Uses & Benefits
Niedenzuella leucosepala is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments including fever, headache, and stomach problems. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Niedenzuella leucosepala has white flowers that are tubular in shape and have five petals. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
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Niedenzuella leucosepala is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Niedenzuella leucosepala FAQ
What is the scientific name of Niedenzuella leucosepala?
Niedenzuella leucosepala
What is the common name of Niedenzuella leucosepala?
White-sepaled Niedenzuella
Where is Niedenzuella leucosepala native to?
South America
Species in the Niedenzuella genus
Niedenzuella acutifolia, Niedenzuella caracasana, Niedenzuella castanea, Niedenzuella poeppigiana, Niedenzuella stannea, Niedenzuella glabra, Niedenzuella leucosepala, Niedenzuella lucida, Niedenzuella mater-dei, Niedenzuella metensis, Niedenzuella mogoriifolia, Niedenzuella multiglandulosa, Niedenzuella peruviana, Niedenzuella sericea, Niedenzuella suaveolens, Niedenzuella warmingiana,
Species in the Malpighiaceae family
Acmanthera cowanii, Acmanthera duckei, Acmanthera fernandesii, Acmanthera latifolia, Acmanthera longifolia, Acmanthera minima, Acmanthera parviflora, Acridocarpus adenophorus, Acridocarpus alopecurus, Acridocarpus alternifolius, Acridocarpus austrocaledonicus, Acridocarpus ballyi, Acridocarpus camerunensis, Acridocarpus chevalieri, Acridocarpus chloropterus, Acridocarpus congestus, Acridocarpus congolensis, Acridocarpus excelsus, Acridocarpus glaucescens, Acridocarpus hirundo, Acridocarpus humbertii, Acridocarpus humblotii, Acridocarpus katangensis, Acridocarpus ledermannii, Acridocarpus longifolius, Acridocarpus macrocalyx, Acridocarpus mayumbensis, Acridocarpus monodii, Acridocarpus natalitius, Acridocarpus oppositifolius, Acridocarpus orientalis, Acridocarpus pauciglandulosus, Acridocarpus perrieri, Acridocarpus plagiopterus, Acridocarpus prasinus, Acridocarpus scheffleri, Acridocarpus smeathmannii, Acridocarpus socotranus, Acridocarpus spectabilis, Acridocarpus staudtii, Acridocarpus ugandensis, Acridocarpus vanderystii, Acridocarpus vivy, Acridocarpus zanzibaricus, Adelphia hiraea, Adelphia macrophylla, Adelphia mirabilis, Adelphia platyrachis, Aenigmatanthera doniana, Aenigmatanthera lasiandra,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50299691: Based on the initial data import
August Grisebach (1814-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griseb.' in the authors string.
William Russell Anderson (1942-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.R.Anderson' in the authors string.