Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Species:
andina
ID:
1033706

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Nutt.) W.L.Wagner & Hoch

Source:
tro

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Novon 19: 131 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001033044



Common Names

  • Neoholmgrenia andina
  • Andina Neoholmgrenia
  • Andina's Neoholmgrenia


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Description

Neoholmgrenia andina (also called Andean Holmgrenia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Andes Mountains of South America. It has white flowers and grows in high-altitude grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Neoholmgrenia andina is an ornamental plant used in gardens and parks. It is also used medicinally, as it has anti-inflammatory, antifungal, and anti-bacterial properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Neoholmgrenia andina has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a single pistil. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, oval cotyledons.

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Where to Find Neoholmgrenia andina

Neoholmgrenia andina is native to South America and is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay.

Species in the Neoholmgrenia genus

Species in the Onagraceae family

Camissonia bolanderi, Camissonia dominguez-escalantorum, Camissonia bairdii, Camissonia benitensis, Camissonia breviflora, Camissonia campestris, Camissonia contorta, Camissonia dentata, Camissonia integrifolia, Camissonia kernensis, Camissonia lacustris, Camissonia ovata, Camissonia parvula, Camissonia pubens, Camissonia pusilla, Camissonia sierrae, Camissonia strigulosa, Camissonia subacaulis, Camissonia tanacetifolia, Camissonia contorta, Camissoniopsis bistorta, Camissoniopsis cheiranthifolia, Camissoniopsis confusa, Camissoniopsis guadalupensis, Camissoniopsis hardhamiae, Camissoniopsis hirtella, Camissoniopsis ignota, Camissoniopsis intermedia, Camissoniopsis lewisii, Camissoniopsis luciae, Camissoniopsis micrantha, Camissoniopsis pallida, Camissoniopsis proavita, Camissoniopsis robusta, Chylismia atwoodii, Chylismia confertiflora, Chylismia eastwoodiae, Chylismia exilis, Chylismia megalantha, Chylismia munzii, Chylismia specicola, Chylismia arenaria, Chylismia brevipes, Chylismia cardiophylla, Chylismia claviformis, Chylismia heterochroma, Chylismia parryi, Chylismia scapoidea, Chylismia walkeri, Chylismiella pterosperma,

References

Thomas Nuttall (1786-1859): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nutt.' in the authors string.
Warren Lambert Wagner (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.L.Wagner' in the authors string.
Peter C. Hoch (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hoch' in the authors string.