Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Species:
cumbrensis
ID:
1082794

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wurdack

Source:
tro

Year:
1964

Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 10(5): 153 (1964)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001082132



Common Names

  • Neblinanthera cumbrensis
  • Cumbrensis Neblinanthera
  • Neblinanthera Cumbrensis


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Description

Neblinanthera cumbrensis (also called 'Cumbre Neblinanthera', among many other common names) is a shrub native to the Andes Mountains. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and produces small, yellow flowers. It grows in moist, tropical forests and is often found near rivers and streams.

Uses & Benefits

Neblinanthera cumbrensis is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, malaria, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Neblinanthera cumbrensis is a white or yellowish-white, tubular flower with four lobes. The seed is a small, dark brown nut with a thin, papery covering. The seedlings are small, green and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Neblinanthera cumbrensis is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 4 m in height. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade in a well-drained soil. Propagation is by cuttings or by seed.

Where to Find Neblinanthera cumbrensis

Neblinanthera cumbrensis is found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America, particularly in Ecuador, Peru, and Colombia.

Species in the Neblinanthera genus

Species in the Melastomataceae family

Acanthella sprucei, Acanthella pulchra, Acanthella conferta, Aciotis polystachya, Aciotis purpurascens, Aciotis acuminifolia, Aciotis annua, Aciotis rubricaulis, Aciotis cordata, Aciotis indecora, Aciotis paludosa, Aciotis circaeoides, Aciotis ornata, Aciotis circaeifolia, Aciotis wurdackiana, Aciotis olivieriana, Aciotis ferreirana, Aciotis viscida, Aciotis pendulifolia, Aciotis brachybotria, Acisanthera pulchella, Acisanthera quadrata, Acisanthera boliviensis, Acisanthera variabilis, Acisanthera uniflora, Acisanthera alsinaefolia, Acisanthera paraguayensis, Acisanthera alata, Acisanthera hedyotoidea, Acisanthera glazioviana, Acisanthera quadrata, Acisanthera ayangannae, Acisanthera divaricata, Adelobotrys ciliatus, Adelobotrys atlanticus, Adelobotrys adscendens, Adelobotrys barbatus, Adelobotrys ciliata, Adelobotrys macrophylla, Adelobotrys praetexta, Adelobotrys tessmannii, Adelobotrys boissieriana, Adelobotrys fuscescens, Adelobotrys macrantha, Adelobotrys rotundifolius, Adelobotrys subsessilis, Adelobotrys jefensis, Adelobotrys linearifolia, Adelobotrys ayangannensis, Adelobotrys scandens,

References