Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
longifolia
ID:
1041253

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Novelo & C.T.Philbrick) C.T.Philbrick

Source:
tro

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 36: 114 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001040591



Common Names

  • Noveloa Longifolia
  • Long-Leaved Noveloa
  • Mexican Noveloa


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Description

Noveloa longifolia (also called Long-leaved Noveloa, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central and South America. It is found in moist meadows, grasslands, and forest margins. It has a creeping habit and its stems are covered with white hairs. Its leaves are ovate-lanceolate, and its flowers are white or pink.

Uses & Benefits

Noveloa longifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a ground cover, and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Noveloa longifolia has small, white flowers, with a single seed in each seed capsule. The seedlings are small, with a single cotyledon and a few small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Noveloa longifolia is a tropical evergreen native to South America. It can be propagated from seed or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a sunny spot in well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix. The cuttings should be kept moist and in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Noveloa longifolia

Noveloa longifolia is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Michoacan and Guerrero.

Species in the Noveloa genus

Species in the Podostemaceae family

Angolaea fluitans, Apinagia aripecuruensis, Apinagia arminensis, Apinagia batrachifolia, Apinagia boliviana, Apinagia brevicaulis, Apinagia crispa, Apinagia digitata, Apinagia dissecta, Apinagia divaricata, Apinagia fimbrifolia, Apinagia flexuosa, Apinagia fluitans, Apinagia fucoides, Apinagia gardneriana, Apinagia glaziovii, Apinagia goejei, Apinagia guairaensis, Apinagia guyanensis, Apinagia hulkiana, Apinagia itanensis, Apinagia kochii, Apinagia latifolia, Apinagia leptophylla, Apinagia longifolia, Apinagia marowynensis, Apinagia membranacea, Apinagia minor, Apinagia multibranchiata, Apinagia parvifolia, Apinagia petiolata, Apinagia platystigma, Apinagia pusilla, Apinagia rangiferina, Apinagia richardiana, Apinagia ruppioides, Apinagia spruceana, Apinagia staheliana, Apinagia surumuensis, Apinagia tenuifolia, Apinagia treslingiana, Apinagia versteegiana, Apinagia brejoagrestinensis, Autana andersonii, Castelnavia noveloi, Castelnavia cuneifolia, Castelnavia fimbriata, Castelnavia fluitans, Castelnavia lindmaniana, Castelnavia monandra,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-100368663: Based on the initial data import
C. Thomas Philbrick: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.T.Philbrick' in the authors string.
Alejandro Novelo Retana (1951-2006): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Novelo' in the authors string.