Status:
valid
Authors:
(Baill.) Figueiredo & Gideon F.Sm.
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2020
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 456: 300 (2020)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000023743
Common Names
- Neobrochoneura vouri
- Vouri Neobrochoneura
- Vouri Brochoneura
Description
Neobrochoneura vouri (also called Vour Neobrochoneura, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Madagascar. It has a rosette of leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as forests and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Neobrochoneura vouri has been used in traditional medicine to treat fever, as an antiseptic, and as an insect repellent. It is also used in perfumery and as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Neobrochoneura vouri are small and white, with four petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Neobrochoneura vouri is a small shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F). It can be pruned to maintain its shape and size.
Where to Find Neobrochoneura vouri
Neobrochoneura vouri is native to the Brazilian states of Bahia and Minas Gerais.
Neobrochoneura vouri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Neobrochoneura vouri?
Neobrochoneura vouri
What is the common name of Neobrochoneura vouri?
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What is the family of Neobrochoneura vouri?
Asteraceae
Species in the Neobrochoneura genus
Species in the Myristicaceae family
Bicuiba oleifera,
Brochoneura usambarensis,
Coelocaryon botryoides,
Coelocaryon oxycarpum,
Coelocaryon preussii,
Coelocaryon sphaerocarpum,
Compsoneura anoriensis,
Compsoneura atopa,
Compsoneura capitellata,
Compsoneura claroensis,
Compsoneura cuatrecasasii,
Compsoneura debilis,
Compsoneura diazii,
Compsoneura excelsa,
Compsoneura lapidiflora,
Compsoneura mexicana,
Compsoneura mutisii,
Compsoneura racemosa,
Compsoneura rigidifolia,
Compsoneura schultesiana,
Compsoneura sprucei,
Compsoneura trianae,
Compsoneura ulei,
Doyleanthus arillata,
Endocomia canarioides,
Endocomia macrocoma,
Endocomia rufirachis,
Endocomia virella,
Gymnacranthera bancana,
Gymnacranthera canarica,
Gymnacranthera contracta,
Gymnacranthera farquhariana,
Gymnacranthera forbesii,
Gymnacranthera maliliensis,
Gymnacranthera ocellata,
Haematodendron glabrum,
Horsfieldia ampla,
Horsfieldia ampliformis,
Horsfieldia amplomontana,
Horsfieldia amygdalina,
Horsfieldia androphora,
Horsfieldia angularis,
Horsfieldia aruana,
Horsfieldia atjehensis,
Horsfieldia australiana,
Horsfieldia basifissa,
Horsfieldia borneensis,
Horsfieldia brachiata,
Horsfieldia carnosa,
Horsfieldia clavata,