Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Species:
melastomatoides
ID:
1275347

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.H.Alford

Source:
tro

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. Monog. 85: 30 (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001274685



Common Names

  • Neosprucea melastomatoides
  • Melastomatoides Neosprucea
  • Melastomatoide Neosprucea


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Description

Neosprucea melastomatoides (also called Melastomatoides Neosprucea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Melastomataceae. It is native to the tropical rainforests of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Neosprucea melastomatoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Neosprucea melastomatoides has small white flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two pairs of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Neosprucea melastomatoides is a hardy, evergreen shrub that is native to South America. It is easy to propagate and cultivate, and can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and is drought tolerant once established. It can be propagated by cuttings or by seeds.

Where to Find Neosprucea melastomatoides

Neosprucea melastomatoides is native to South America and can be found in the Amazon rainforest.

Neosprucea melastomatoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Neosprucea melastomatoides?

Neosprucea melastomatoides

What is the common name of Neosprucea melastomatoides?

Melastomatoides Neosprucea

What is the natural habitat of Neosprucea melastomatoides?

Tropical and subtropical regions of Asia

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,

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