Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
neesii
ID:
403035

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mast.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1869

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 10: 246 (1869)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000402367



Common Names

  • Elegia neesii
  • Nees' Elegia
  • Nees Elegia


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Synonyms

  • Lamprocaulos neesii Mast. [unknown]
  • Lamprocaulos schlechteri Gilg-Ben. [unknown]

Description

Elegia neesii (also called Nees' elegia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Annonaceae. It is a small tree or shrub, growing up to 5 m tall. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist forests.

Uses & Benefits

Elegia neesii is used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments, including fever, headache, and skin diseases. It is also used for its ornamental value in gardens and as a source of food for animals.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Elegia neesii are white, with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round in shape. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Elegia neesii is a perennial grass native to South Africa. It is best propagated by seed, but can also be propagated by division. It prefers a warm, humid climate and should be grown in full sun. It is best grown in well-drained, slightly acidic soil. It is drought-tolerant and can tolerate some flooding.

Where to Find Elegia neesii

Elegia neesii can be found in South Africa.

Elegia neesii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Elegia neesii?

Elegia neesii

What is the common name of Elegia neesii?

Not available

What is the natural habitat of Elegia neesii?

Tropical rainforests

Species in the Elegia genus

Elegia altigena, Elegia asperiflora, Elegia atratiflora, Elegia caespitosa, Elegia capensis, Elegia coleura, Elegia cuspidata, Elegia deusta, Elegia equisetacea, Elegia esterhuyseniae, Elegia extensa, Elegia fastigata, Elegia fenestrata, Elegia filacea, Elegia fistulosa, Elegia fucata, Elegia galpinii, Elegia grandis, Elegia grandispicata, Elegia hutchinsonii, Elegia intermedia, Elegia juncea, Elegia mucronata, Elegia muirii, Elegia neesii, Elegia nuda, Elegia persistens, Elegia prominens, Elegia racemosa, Elegia rigida, Elegia spathacea, Elegia squamosa, Elegia stipularis, Elegia stokoei, Elegia thyrsifera, Elegia thyrsoidea, Elegia vaginulata, Elegia verreauxii, Elegia macrocarpa, Elegia elephantina, Elegia ebracteata, Elegia decipiens, Elegia acockii, Elegia aggregata, Elegia hookeriana, Elegia tectorum, Elegia recta, Elegia microcarpa, Elegia marlothii, Elegia namaquense,

Species in the Restionaceae family

Alexgeorgea ganopoda, Alexgeorgea nitens, Alexgeorgea subterranea, Anarthria gracilis, Anarthria humilis, Anarthria laevis, Anarthria polyphylla, Anarthria prolifera, Anarthria scabra, Anthochortus capensis, Anthochortus crinalis, Anthochortus ecklonii, Anthochortus graminifolius, Anthochortus insignis, Anthochortus laxiflorus, Anthochortus singularis, Aphelia brizula, Aphelia cyperoides, Aphelia drummondii, Aphelia gracilis, Aphelia nutans, Aphelia pumilio, Apodasmia brownii, Apodasmia chilensis, Apodasmia similis, Apodasmia ceramophila, Askidiosperma alboaristatum, Askidiosperma alticola, Askidiosperma andreaeanum, Askidiosperma capitatum, Askidiosperma chartaceum, Askidiosperma delicatulum, Askidiosperma esterhuyseniae, Askidiosperma insigne, Askidiosperma longiflorum, Askidiosperma nitidum, Askidiosperma paniculatum, Askidiosperma rugosum, Askidiosperma alticolum, Baloskion australe, Baloskion fimbriatum, Baloskion gracile, Baloskion longipes, Baloskion pallens, Baloskion stenocoleum, Baloskion tenuiculme, Baloskion tetraphyllum, Calorophus elongatus, Calorophus erostris, Cannomois aristata,

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