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valid
                
                
                    
Authors:
Schltr.
                
                
                    
Source:
wcs
                
                
                    
Year:
1915
                
                
                    
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 53: 482 (1915)
                
                
                    
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000249982
                
             
            
            
                
                
                
            
            
            
                                    
                        Common Names
                        
                        - Stolzii Neobolusia
 - Neobolusia stolzii
 - Stolzii
                         
                     
                                
                
                    
                    
                    
                
                
                
                
                                                    
                        Description
                        
                            Neobolusia stolzii (also called 'Stolz's Apostasia', among many other common names) is a species of fern native to South America. It is a terrestrial fern with fronds up to 1 m long. It grows in moist, shady areas in rainforest, wet sclerophyll forest and wet schlerophyll woodland.                        
                     
                                
                                    
                        Uses & Benefits
                        
                            Neobolusia stolzii is used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, wounds, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping.                        
                     
                                
                                    
                        
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
                        Neobolusia stolzii var.  stolzii 
Neobolusia stolzii var.  bombyliiflora P.J.Cribb
                    
                                                    
                        Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
                        
                            The flower of Neobolusia stolzii is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single cotyledon.                        
                     
                                
                
                
                                    
                        Cultivation and Propagation
                        
                            Neobolusia stolzii is a tropical plant that prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun. Propagation is usually done by seed, but can also be done by cuttings. The plant can be grown in containers or in the ground.                        
                     
                                                    
                        Where to Find Neobolusia stolzii
                        
                            Neobolusia stolzii is native to South America and can be found in Venezuela, Colombia, and Ecuador.                        
                     
                
                                    
                        Neobolusia stolzii FAQ
                        
                            What is the scientific name of Neobolusia stolzii?
Neobolusia stolzii
What is the common name of Neobolusia stolzii?
Stolzii Neobolusia
What is the family of Neobolusia stolzii?
Euphorbiaceae
                          
                     
                
                                    
                        Species in the Neobolusia genus
                        
                     
                                                    
                        Species in the Orchidaceae family
                        
                            Aa fiebrigii, 
Aa hartwegii, 
Aa hieronymi, 
Aa leucantha, 
Aa lorentzii, 
Aa macra, 
Aa achalensis, 
Aa maderoi, 
Aa mandonii, 
Aa matthewsii, 
Aa microtidis, 
Aa paleacea, 
Aa argyrolepis, 
Aa riobambae, 
Aa rosei, 
Aa schickendanzii, 
Aa sphaeroglossa, 
Aa trilobulata, 
Aa weddelliana, 
Aa aurantiaca, 
Aa calceata, 
Aa colombiana, 
Aa denticulata, 
Aa erosa, 
Aa figueroi, 
Aa lozanoi, 
Aa lehmannii, 
Acampe carinata, 
Acampe cephalotes, 
Acampe ochracea, 
Acampe pachyglossa, 
Acampe praemorsa, 
Acampe joiceyana, 
Acampe hulae, 
Acanthophippium bicolor, 
Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, 
Acanthophippium curtisii, 
Acanthophippium eburneum, 
Acanthophippium gougahense, 
Acanthophippium javanicum, 
Acanthophippium lilacinum, 
Acanthophippium mantinianum, 
Acanthophippium parviflorum, 
Acanthophippium pictum, 
Acanthophippium splendidum, 
Acanthophippium striatum, 
Acanthophippium sylhetense, 
Acanthophippium curtisii, 
Achlydosa glandulosa, 
Acianthera aculeata,