Status:
valid
Authors:
Poepp. & Endl.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1838
Citation Micro:
Nov. Gen. Sp. Pl. 2: 46 (1838)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000381831
Common Names
- Neea Floribunda
- Floribunda Neea
- Neea
Synonyms
- Neea cauliflora Heimerl [unknown]
Description
Neea floribunda (also called Floribunda 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 floribunda 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
The flower of Neea floribunda is small and white, with five petals. The seed is small and black, with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small and green, with a single stem and two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Neea floribunda is a shrub that can be propagated from cuttings. It should be planted in a well-draining soil and kept in a sunny spot. Water regularly and fertilize every few months. Prune to maintain shape and size.
Where to Find Neea floribunda
Neea floribunda is found in the Andes of Peru and Ecuador.
Neea floribunda FAQ
What is the scientific name of Neea floribunda?
Neea floribunda
What is the natural habitat of Neea floribunda?
Neea floribunda is found in tropical and subtropical rainforests.
What is the average height of Neea floribunda?
Neea floribunda can grow up to 20 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,