Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Species:
nellydiegoae
ID:
511191

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.Carrillo & Pérez-Calix

Source:
ksu

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Mex. 84: 10 (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000510523

Common Names

  • Thompsonella nellydiegoae
  • Nellydiegoae Thompsonella
  • Nellydiegoae

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Description

Thompsonella nellydiegoae (also called Nelly Diego's Thompsonella, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Apocynaceae. It is native to tropical Africa, and is found in moist lowland forests. It is a shrub with long, narrow leaves and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Thompsonella nellydiegoae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever, inflammation, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Thompsonella nellydiegoae are white and have five petals. The seeds are small and round. The seedlings are slender and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Thompsonella nellydiegoae is a tropical plant native to Central and South America. It is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 8 feet in height. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in the spring and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Thompsonella nellydiegoae

Thompsonella nellydiegoae is native to Colombia and can be found in moist, lowland forests and in swampy areas.

Thompsonella nellydiegoae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Thompsonella nellydiegoae?

Thompsonella nellydiegoae

What is the common name of Thompsonella nellydiegoae?

Unknown

What is the family of Thompsonella nellydiegoae?

Asteraceae

Species in the Crassulaceae family

Adromischus alstonii, Adromischus bicolor, Adromischus caryophyllaceus, Adromischus cooperi, Adromischus cristatus, Adromischus diabolicus, Adromischus fallax, Adromischus filicaulis, Adromischus hemisphericus, Adromischus humilis, Adromischus inamoenus, Adromischus leucophyllus, Adromischus liebenbergii, Adromischus maculatus, Adromischus mammillaris, Adromischus marianae, Adromischus maximus, Adromischus montium-klinghardtii, Adromischus nanus, Adromischus phillipsiae, Adromischus roaneanus, Adromischus schuldtianus, Adromischus sphenophyllus, Adromischus subdistichus, Adromischus subviridis, Adromischus triflorus, Adromischus trigynus, Adromischus umbraticola, Adromischus coleorum, Adromischus cooperi, Adromischus montium-klinghardtii, Adromischus triflorus, Aeonium loartei, Aeonium uhlii, Aeonium aguajilvense, Aeonium aizoon, Aeonium anagense, Aeonium anagensis, Aeonium appendiculatum, Aeonium arboreum, Aeonium aureum, Aeonium balsamiferum, Aeonium barbatum, Aeonium beltranii, Aeonium bollei, Aeonium burchardii, Aeonium canariense, Aeonium castellodecorum, Aeonium castello-paivae, Aeonium ciliatum,

References

Emmanuel Pérez-Calix (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pérez-Calix' in the authors string.
Pablo Carillo-Reyes: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Carrillo' in the authors string.