Status:
valid
Authors:
Standl.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1928
Citation Micro:
Trop. Woods 16: 21 (1928)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000381879
Common Names
- Neea Urophylla
- Urophylla Neea
- Neea
Description
Neea urophylla (also called Urophylla 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 urophylla 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 urophylla has white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is small, black, and round. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Neea urophylla 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 urophylla
Neea urophylla is native to Venezuela and can be found in the Andes Mountains.
Neea urophylla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Neea urophylla?
Neea urophylla
What is the natural habitat of Neea urophylla?
Neea urophylla is native to Venezuela and Colombia.
What are the common names of Neea urophylla?
Neea urophylla is commonly known as Urophylla 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,