Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
usambarensis
ID:
250776

Status:
valid

Authors:
T.D.Penn.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Gen. Sapotac. : 177 (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000250108



Common Names

  • Neohemsleya usambarensis
  • Usambarensis Neohemsleya
  • Usambarensis Neohemsleya Palm


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Description

Neohemsleya usambarensis (also called Usambara Daisy, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Tanzania. It has a basal rosette of leaves and bright yellow daisy-like flowers. It is found in grasslands, woodlands, and rocky hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Neohemsleya usambarensis is used as a medicinal plant for treating fever, cough, and colds. It is also used as an ornamental plant for its attractive flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Neohemsleya usambarensis has small, yellow flowers with a red center. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Neohemsleya usambarensis is an evergreen shrub that grows best in full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-drained, sandy soils and is drought tolerant. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Neohemsleya usambarensis

Neohemsleya usambarensis is a species of plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is found in Tanzania.

Neohemsleya usambarensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Neohemsleya usambarensis?

Neohemsleya usambarensis

What is the common name of Neohemsleya usambarensis?

N/A

What type of plant is Neohemsleya usambarensis?

Herbaceous perennial

Species in the Neohemsleya genus

Species in the Sapotaceae family

Afrosersalisia rwandensis, Amorphospermum antilogum, Argania spinosa, Aubregrinia taiensis, Aulandra beccarii, Aulandra cauliflora, Aulandra longifolia, Autranella congolensis, Baillonella toxisperma, Beccariella balansana, Beccariella crebrifolia, Beccariella lasiantha, Beccariella novocaledonica, Beccariella xerocarpa, Beccariella brownlessiana, Boerlagella spectabilis, Breviea sericea, Burckella banikiensis, Burckella erythrophylla, Burckella fijiensis, Burckella hillii, Burckella macropoda, Burckella magusum, Burckella obovata, Burckella parvifolia, Burckella polymera, Burckella poolei, Burckella richii, Burckella sorei, Burckella thurstonii, Capurodendron androyense, Capurodendron ankaranense, Capurodendron antongiliense, Capurodendron apollonioides, Capurodendron bakeri, Capurodendron costatum, Capurodendron delphinense, Capurodendron gracilifolium, Capurodendron greveanum, Capurodendron ludiifolium, Capurodendron madagascariense, Capurodendron mandrarense, Capurodendron microphyllum, Capurodendron nodosum, Capurodendron perrieri, Capurodendron pervillei, Capurodendron pseudoterminalia, Capurodendron rubrocostatum, Capurodendron rufescens, Capurodendron sakalavum,

References