Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Species:
glomerata
ID:
250868

Status:
valid

Authors:
(D.Legrand) Govaerts

Source:
wcs

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
World Checkl. Myrtaceae : 335 (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000250200



Common Names

  • Neomitranthes glomerata
  • Glomerata Moss
  • Glomerata Mitranthes Moss


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Synonyms

  • Neomitranthes glomerata (D.Legrand) D.Legrand [deprecated]

Description

Neomitranthes glomerata (also called Mitranthes glomerata, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Gesneriaceae family. It is a small, herbaceous, perennial plant with a creeping rhizome. It is native to Brazil and is found in open, rocky areas in the Atlantic forest biome.

Uses & Benefits

Neomitranthes glomerata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties to treat various ailments such as fever, skin diseases, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Neomitranthes glomerata is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and thin with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Neomitranthes glomerata is a species of plant in the family Gesneriaceae. It is native to Colombia. It is an evergreen shrub that grows to a height of 1 m. It can be propagated from cuttings or by division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Neomitranthes glomerata

Neomitranthes glomerata is native to the tropical rainforests of South America, particularly in Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.

Neomitranthes glomerata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Neomitranthes glomerata?

Neomitranthes glomerata

What is the common name of Neomitranthes glomerata?

Clustered Mitranthe

What is the natural habitat of Neomitranthes glomerata?

Neotropical rainforest

Species in the Myrtaceae family

Acca lanuginosa, Acca macrostema, Accara elegans, Actinodium cunninghamii, Agonis baxteri, Agonis flexuosa, Agonis grandiflora, Agonis theiformis, Agonis undulata, Agonis hypericifolia, Algrizea macrochlamys, Algrizea minor, Allosyncarpia ternata, Aluta appressa, Aluta aspera, Aluta maisonneuvei, Aluta quadrata, Aluta teres, Amomyrtella irregularis, Amomyrtella guilii, Amomyrtus luma, Amomyrtus meli, Angophora bakeri, Angophora clelandi, Angophora costata, Angophora crassifolia, Angophora dichromophloia, Angophora euryphylla, Angophora exul, Angophora floribunda, Angophora hispida, Angophora inopina, Angophora leiocarpa, Angophora melanoxylon, Angophora paludosa, Angophora robur, Angophora subvelutina, Angophora woodsiana, Angophora clelandii, Anticoryne diosmoides, Anticoryne ovalifolia, Anticoryne melanosperma, Archirhodomyrtus baladensis, Archirhodomyrtus beckleri, Archirhodomyrtus paitensis, Archirhodomyrtus turbinata, Archirhodomyrtus vieillardii, Arillastrum gummiferum, Astartea aspera, Astartea corniculata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-133878: Based on the initial data import
Rafaël Govaerts (b.1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Govaerts' in the authors string.
C. Diego Legrand (1901-1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Legrand' in the authors string.