Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Species:
pereireana
ID:
918923

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mattos & D.Legrand) M.C.Souza & Sobral

Source:
wcs

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 8: 57 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000918258



Common Names

  • Neomitranthes pereireana
  • Pereire's Neomitranthes
  • Pereire's Orchid


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Description

Neomitranthes pereireana (also called Pereira's Neomitranthes, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the family Gesneriaceae. It is a perennial herb with a creeping habit, growing up to 15 cm tall. It is native to Brazil and is found in montane forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Neomitranthes pereireana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Neomitranthes pereireana are small and white, with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Neomitranthes pereireana is a perennial herb native to China and can be propagated by division of the rhizomes. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in a pot or in the garden.

Where to Find Neomitranthes pereireana

Neomitranthes pereireana is native to Brazil and can be found in the Atlantic Forest biome.

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-463659: Based on the initial data import
Marcos Sobral (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sobral' in the authors string.
João Rodrigues de Mattos (b.1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mattos' in the authors string.
C. Diego Legrand (1901-1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Legrand' in the authors string.
Marcelo da Costa Souza: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.C.Souza' in the authors string.