Status:
valid
Authors:
(Engl.) Emmerich
Source:
tro
Year:
1978
Citation Micro:
Rodriguésia no. 45: 240. 1978
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001276754
Common Names
- Trifoliata Neoraputia
- Three-leaved Neoraputia
- Neoraputia trifoliata
Description
Neoraputia trifoliata (also called Trifoliate Neoraputia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It has a smooth, grey bark and its leaves are alternate, simple, and trifoliate. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in open grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Neoraputia trifoliata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Neoraputia trifoliata is a small, yellow flower with a white center. The seed is a small, black seed with a white coating. The seedlings are small, green, and have three leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Neoraputia trifoliata is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in partial shade and is drought tolerant once established.
Where to Find Neoraputia trifoliata
Neoraputia trifoliata can be found in wetland areas in South America.
Neoraputia trifoliata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Neoraputia trifoliata?
Neoraputia trifoliata
What is the family of Neoraputia trifoliata?
Melastomataceae
What is the habitat of Neoraputia trifoliata?
Tropical and subtropical moist forests
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,