Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
bracteosa
ID:
382513

Status:
valid

Authors:
Steyerm.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 74: 624 (1987)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000381845

Common Names

  • Neea Bracteosa
  • Bracteosa Neea
  • Neea

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Description

Neea bracteosa (also called Bracteose Neea, among many other common names) is a species of shrub in the family Nyctaginaceae. It is native to Central America and South America, and it grows in moist forests. It has an upright shape, with thin, reddish-brown branches and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Neea bracteosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Neea bracteosa has small, white flowers with four petals and eight stamens. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Neea bracteosa is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in containers or in the ground. Water regularly during the growing season and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage more blooms.

Where to Find Neea bracteosa

Neea bracteosa is found in the Andes of Peru and Ecuador.

Neea bracteosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Neea bracteosa?

Neea bracteosa

What is the natural habitat of Neea bracteosa?

Neea bracteosa is found in tropical and subtropical rainforests.

What is the average height of Neea bracteosa?

Neea bracteosa can grow up to 15 meters in height.

Species in the Neea genus

Neea clarkii, Neea davidsei, Neea huachamacarae, Neea grandis, Neea cedenensis, Neea floribunda, Neea guaiquinimae, Neea choriophylla, Neea brevipedunculata, Neea bracteosa, Neea acuminatissima, Neea bernardii, Neea anisophylla, Neea amplifolia, Neea amaruayensis, Neea sebastianii, Neea subglabrata, Neea robusta, Neea ignicola, Neea tristis, Neea stenophylla, Neea tepuiensis, Neea tenuis, Neea urophylla, Neea marahuacae, Neea mapourioides, Neea liesneri, Neea laetevirens, Neea parimensis, Neea psychotrioides, Neea pittieri, Neea neblinensis, Neea ovalifolia, Neea orosiana, Neea obovata, Neea obovoides, Neea altissima, Neea boliviana, Neea constricta, Neea dimorphophylla, Neea divaricata, Neea fagifolia, Neea macrophylla, Neea madeirana, Neea mapirensis, Neea mollis, Neea oppositifolia, Neea parviflora, Neea pendulina, Neea pubescens,

Species in the Nyctaginaceae family

Abronia alba, Abronia alpina, Abronia ameliae, Abronia ammophila, Abronia angustifolia, Abronia argillosa, Abronia bigelovii, Abronia bolackii, Abronia carnea, Abronia crux-maltae, Abronia elliptica, Abronia fragrans, Abronia gracilis, Abronia latifolia, Abronia macrocarpa, Abronia maritima, Abronia mellifera, Abronia micrantha, Abronia minor, Abronia nana, Abronia nealleyi, Abronia parviflora, Abronia pogonantha, Abronia turbinata, Abronia umbellata, Abronia villosa, Abronia insularis, Abronia neurophylla, Abronia platyphylla, Abronia variabilis, Acleisanthes acutifolia, Acleisanthes angustifolia, Acleisanthes anisophylla, Acleisanthes chenopodioides, Acleisanthes crassifolia, Acleisanthes diffusa, Acleisanthes lanceolata, Acleisanthes longiflora, Acleisanthes nana, Acleisanthes nevadensis, Acleisanthes obtusa, Acleisanthes palmeri, Acleisanthes parvifolia, Acleisanthes purpusiana, Acleisanthes somalensis, Acleisanthes undulata, Acleisanthes wrightii, Allionia choisyi, Allionia incarnata, Allionia viscida,

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