Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Species:
viscosa
ID:
1063526

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Liebm.) Rose

Source:
tro

Year:
1909

Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 12: 282 (1909)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001062864



Common Names

  • Neopringlea viscosa
  • Viscous Neopringlea
  • Viscosa Neopringlea


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Description

Neopringlea viscosa (also called Neopringlea, Neopringlea viscosa, and Neopringlea viscosa, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that is native to Central and South America. It has small, glossy green leaves and small white flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions, often in rainforests, and on the edges of forests.

Uses & Benefits

Neopringlea viscosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Neopringlea viscosa is yellow in color and has 5 petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Neopringlea viscosa is an evergreen shrub that can reach a height of up to 10 feet. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept at a temperature of 65-75°F. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood in late summer and rooted in a moist, well-drained medium.

Where to Find Neopringlea viscosa

Neopringlea viscosa is native to the Caribbean and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Species in the Neopringlea genus

Species in the Salicaceae family

Abatia angeliana, Abatia americana, Abatia canescens, Abatia glabra, Abatia mexicana, Abatia microphylla, Abatia parviflora, Abatia rugosa, Abatia spicata, Abatia stellata, Azara alpina, Azara celastrina, Azara dentata, Azara integrifolia, Azara intermedia, Azara lanceolata, Azara microphylla, Azara petiolaris, Azara salicifolia, Azara serrata, Azara uruguayensis, Banara acunae, Banara arguta, Banara axilliflora, Banara boliviana, Banara brasiliensis, Banara brittonii, Banara caymanensis, Banara cordifolia, Banara domingensis, Banara excisa, Banara glauca, Banara guianensis, Banara ibaguensis, Banara larensis, Banara leptophylla, Banara minutiflora, Banara nitida, Banara orinocensis, Banara parviflora, Banara portoricensis, Banara quinquenervis, Banara regia, Banara riparia, Banara riscoi, Banara saxicola, Banara selleana, Banara serrata, Banara splendens, Banara tomentosa,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-13200607: Based on the initial data import
Frederik Liebmann (1813-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Liebm.' in the authors string.
Joseph Nelson Rose (1862-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rose' in the authors string.