Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
altissima
ID:
1215691

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Blume) Blume

Source:
tro

Year:
1835

Citation Micro:
Nova Acta Phys.-Med. Acad. Caes. Leop.-Carol. Nat. Cur. 17: 83 (1835)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001215029



Common Names

  • Neesia Altissima
  • Tall Neesia
  • Neesia


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Description

Neesia altissima (also called High Neesia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Malvaceae family. It is native to the tropical forests of South America. It grows as a shrub or small tree, reaching up to 8 meters in height. Its leaves are ovate and deeply veined. Its flowers are white and fragrant.

Uses & Benefits

Neesia altissima is used for making furniture and as a medicinal plant to treat digestive and respiratory disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Neesia altissima are white and bell-shaped, with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Neesia altissima is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought-tolerant and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 9-11.

Where to Find Neesia altissima

Neesia altissima is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Neesia altissima FAQ

What is the scientific name of Neesia altissima?

Neesia altissima

What is the common name of Neesia altissima?

Altissima

What is the natural habitat of Neesia altissima?

Tropical rainforests

Species in the Malvaceae family

Abelmoschus angulosus, Abelmoschus caillei, Abelmoschus crinitus, Abelmoschus esculentus, Abelmoschus ficulneus, Abelmoschus hostilis, Abelmoschus magnificus, Abelmoschus manihot, Abelmoschus moschatus, Abelmoschus muliensis, Abelmoschus sagittifolius, Abelmoschus enbeepeegearensis, Abroma augustum, Abutilon abutiloides, Abutilon affine, Abutilon alii, Abutilon amplum, Abutilon andrewsianum, Abutilon andrieuxii, Abutilon anglosomaliae, Abutilon angulatum, Abutilon anodoides, Abutilon appendiculatum, Abutilon arenarium, Abutilon arequipense, Abutilon auritum, Abutilon austroafricanum, Abutilon badium, Abutilon balansae, Abutilon bastardioides, Abutilon benedictum, Abutilon berlandieri, Abutilon bidentatum, Abutilon bracteosum, Abutilon buchii, Abutilon burandtii, Abutilon bussei, Abutilon californicum, Abutilon calliphyllum, Abutilon carinatum, Abutilon coahuilae, Abutilon commutatum, Abutilon cryptopetalum, Abutilon cuspidatum, Abutilon densiflorum, Abutilon dinteri, Abutilon dispermum, Abutilon divaricatum, Abutilon dugesii, Abutilon durandoi,

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