Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
tenuis
ID:
382544

Status:
valid

Authors:
Standl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1911

Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 13: 384 (1911)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000381876

Common Names

  • Neea Tenuis
  • Tenuis Neea
  • Neea

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Description

Neea tenuis (also called Slender Neea, among many other common names) is a species of shrub in the Nyctaginaceae family. It is native to Central and South America, where it is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests. It typically grows up to 2–3 m tall, with a stem diameter of up to 1 cm.

Uses & Benefits

Neea tenuis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, cold, cough, and headache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Neea tenuis 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 tenuis is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 m tall. It can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood or hardwood branches and planted in a well-draining soil mix. The soil should be kept moist until the cuttings have rooted.

Where to Find Neea tenuis

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

Neea tenuis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Neea tenuis?

Neea tenuis

What is the natural habitat of Neea tenuis?

Neea tenuis is native to Venezuela and Colombia.

What are the common names of Neea tenuis?

Neea tenuis is commonly known as Slender Neea.

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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