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Common Names
- Rosulate Norantea
- Rosulate Plant
- Rosulate Flower
Description
Norantea rosulata (also called Rose-flowered Norantea, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It has dark green, glossy leaves and pink-tinged white flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Norantea rosulata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever and inflammation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Norantea rosulata has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Norantea rosulata is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize monthly during the growing season. Cut back in late fall to encourage new growth in the spring.
Where to Find Norantea rosulata
Norantea rosulata can be found in the Amazon rainforest of Brazil.
Norantea rosulata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Norantea rosulata?
Norantea rosulata
What is the common name of Norantea rosulata?
Rosulate Norantea
What is the natural habitat of Norantea rosulata?
It is native to the high Andes of Peru and Bolivia
Species in the Norantea genus
Species in the Marcgraviaceae family
Marcgravia hartii,
Marcgravia elegans,
Marcgravia fosbergiana,
Marcgravia eichleriana,
Marcgravia evenia,
Marcgravia domingensis,
Marcgravia coriacea,
Marcgravia caudata,
Marcgravia brachysepala,
Marcgravia sororopaniana,
Marcgravia tobagensis,
Marcgravia stonei,
Marcgravia serrae,
Marcgravia schippii,
Marcgravia rubra,
Marcgravia roonii,
Marcgravia rectiflora,
Marcgravia purpurea,
Marcgravia sprucei,
Marcgravia trianae,
Marcgravia maguirei,
Marcgravia punctifolia,
Marcgravia nubicola,
Marcgravia nepenthoides,
Marcgravia brownei,
Marcgravia mexicana,
Marcgravia pedunculosa,
Marcgravia patellulifera,
Marcgravia oligandra,
Marcgravia crassicostata,
Marcgravia crenata,
Marcgravia dasyantha,
Marcgravia macroscypha,
Marcgravia myriostigma,
Marcgravia neurophylla,
Marcgravia oblongifolia,
Marcgravia salicifolia,
Marcgravia stenonectaria,
Marcgravia subcaudata,
Marcgravia weberbaueri,
Marcgravia sintenisii,
Marcgravia atropunctata,
Marcgravia nervosa,
Marcgravia pittieri,
Marcgravia polyantha,
Marcgravia longifolia,
Marcgravia trinitatis,
Marcgravia flagellaris,
Marcgravia williamsii,
Marcgravia gentlei,