Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
chartacea
ID:
252532

Status:
valid

Authors:
(F.M.Bailey) C.T.White

Source:
wcs

Year:
1933

Citation Micro:
Contr. Arnold Arbor. 4: 87 (1933)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000251864



Common Names

  • Niemeyera chartacea
  • Chartaceous Niemeyera
  • Niemeyera


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Synonyms

  • Lucuma chartacea F.M.Bailey [unknown]
  • Sersalisia baileyana Domin [unknown]
  • Chrysophyllum chartaceum (F.M.Bailey) Vink [unknown]
  • Amorphospermum chartaceum (F.M.Bailey) Baehni [unknown]
  • Chrysophyllum chartaceum (F.M.Bailey) Baehni [deprecated]

Description

Niemeyera chartacea (also called Chartacea Niemeyera, among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid native to Madagascar. It is found in open forests, grasslands, and shrublands at elevations of 0-1000 m. The plant has an upright stem and a single leaf. The flowers are white and yellow in color and have a sweet scent.

Uses & Benefits

Niemeyera chartacea is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments such as fever, coughs, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Niemeyera chartacea is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Niemeyera chartacea is a fast-growing evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 m in height. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and placed in a moist medium such as sand or perlite. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Niemeyera chartacea

Niemeyera chartacea can be found in the Northern Territory of Australia, in the Kimberley region.

Niemeyera chartacea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Niemeyera chartacea?

Niemeyera chartacea

What type of plant is Niemeyera chartacea?

It is a shrub

Where is Niemeyera chartacea native to?

It is native to India and Sri Lanka

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-135487: Based on the initial data import
Frederick Manson Bailey (1827-1915): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.M.Bailey' in the authors string.
Cyril Tenison White (1890-1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.T.White' in the authors string.