Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
flavifolia
ID:
1087469

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lundell) Lundell

Source:
tro

Year:
1976

Citation Micro:
Wrightia 5: 242 (1976)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001086807



Common Names

  • Flavifolia Neeopsis
  • Flavifolia Neeopsis Cactus
  • Flavifolia Neeopsis-Cactus


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Description

Neeopsis flavifolia (also called Yellow Neeopsis, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 meters tall. It is native to tropical regions of South America, and is found in open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Neeopsis flavifolia is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is also used as a food source and for its oil, which is used in cosmetics and perfumes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Neeopsis flavifolia has yellow flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Neeopsis flavifolia is a shrub that can be propagated from cuttings. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and planted in a well-drained potting mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light. The cuttings should root in 4-6 weeks. Once the cuttings have rooted, they can be transplanted into individual pots.

Where to Find Neeopsis flavifolia

Neeopsis flavifolia can be found in South America, from Colombia to Peru.

Species in the Neeopsis genus

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,

References