Status:
valid
Authors:
Kallunki
Source:
tro
Year:
2009
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 61: 29 (2009)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001034905
Common Names
- Neoraputia calliantha
- Calliantha Neoraputia
- Calliantha False Mahogany
Description
Neoraputia calliantha (also called Callianth Neoraputia, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 2 meters tall. It is native to tropical regions of South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. It is found in moist forests, along streams, and in shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Neoraputia calliantha is a popular ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever and malaria.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Neoraputia calliantha are small and yellow, with four petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are dark green with a white stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Neoraputia calliantha is an easy-to-grow plant that prefers a well-drained, humus-rich soil in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn, or by seeds sown on the surface of a sterile compost and kept moist in a warm position.
Where to Find Neoraputia calliantha
Neoraputia calliantha is native to Colombia and can be found in the Andean montane forests of the northern part of the country.
Species in the Neoraputia genus
Species in the Rutaceae family
Acmadenia alternifolia,
Acmadenia argillophila,
Acmadenia baileyensis,
Acmadenia bodkinii,
Acmadenia burchellii,
Acmadenia candida,
Acmadenia densifolia,
Acmadenia faucitincta,
Acmadenia flaccida,
Acmadenia fruticosa,
Acmadenia gracilis,
Acmadenia heterophylla,
Acmadenia kiwanensis,
Acmadenia latifolia,
Acmadenia laxa,
Acmadenia macradenia,
Acmadenia macropetala,
Acmadenia maculata,
Acmadenia matroosbergensis,
Acmadenia mundiana,
Acmadenia nivea,
Acmadenia nivenii,
Acmadenia obtusata,
Acmadenia patentifolia,
Acmadenia rourkeana,
Acmadenia rupicola,
Acmadenia sheilae,
Acmadenia tenax,
Acmadenia teretifolia,
Acmadenia tetracarpellata,
Acmadenia tetragona,
Acmadenia trigona,
Acmadenia tenax,
Acmadenia argillophila,
Acmadenia macradenia,
Acmadenia teretifolia,
Acmadenia wittebergensis,
Acradenia euodiiformis,
Acradenia frankliniae,
Acronychia richards-beehleri,
Acronychia aberrans,
Acronychia acidula,
Acronychia acronychioides,
Acronychia acuminata,
Acronychia arfakensis,
Acronychia baeuerlenii,
Acronychia brassii,
Acronychia carrii,
Acronychia cartilaginea,
Acronychia chooreechillum,