Status:
valid
Authors:
Steyerm.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1987
Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 74: 630 (1987)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000381882
Common Names
- Neea mapourioides
- Mapourioides Neea
- Mapourioides
Description
Neea mapourioides (also called Mapourioides Neea, among many other common names) is a species of shrub in the Nyctaginaceae family. It is native to Central and South America, where it is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests. It typically grows up to 2–3 m tall, with a stem diameter of up to 1 cm.
Uses & Benefits
Neea mapourioides 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, cold, cough, and headache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Neea mapourioides is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, oval-shaped seedlings.
Cultivation and Propagation
Neea mapourioides is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 m tall. It can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood or hardwood branches and planted in a well-draining soil mix. The soil should be kept moist until the cuttings have rooted.
Where to Find Neea mapourioides
Neea mapourioides is native to Venezuela and can be found in the Andes Mountains.
Neea mapourioides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Neea mapourioides?
Neea mapourioides
What is the natural habitat of Neea mapourioides?
Neea mapourioides is native to Venezuela and Colombia.
What are the common names of Neea mapourioides?
Neea mapourioides is commonly known as Mapourioides Neea.
Species in the Neea genus
Neea clarkii,
Neea davidsei,
Neea huachamacarae,
Neea grandis,
Neea cedenensis,
Neea floribunda,
Neea guaiquinimae,
Neea choriophylla,
Neea brevipedunculata,
Neea bracteosa,
Neea acuminatissima,
Neea bernardii,
Neea anisophylla,
Neea amplifolia,
Neea amaruayensis,
Neea sebastianii,
Neea subglabrata,
Neea robusta,
Neea ignicola,
Neea tristis,
Neea stenophylla,
Neea tepuiensis,
Neea tenuis,
Neea urophylla,
Neea marahuacae,
Neea mapourioides,
Neea liesneri,
Neea laetevirens,
Neea parimensis,
Neea psychotrioides,
Neea pittieri,
Neea neblinensis,
Neea ovalifolia,
Neea orosiana,
Neea obovata,
Neea obovoides,
Neea altissima,
Neea boliviana,
Neea constricta,
Neea dimorphophylla,
Neea divaricata,
Neea fagifolia,
Neea macrophylla,
Neea madeirana,
Neea mapirensis,
Neea mollis,
Neea oppositifolia,
Neea parviflora,
Neea pendulina,
Neea pubescens,
Species in the Nyctaginaceae family
Abronia alba,
Abronia alpina,
Abronia ameliae,
Abronia ammophila,
Abronia angustifolia,
Abronia argillosa,
Abronia bigelovii,
Abronia bolackii,
Abronia carnea,
Abronia crux-maltae,
Abronia elliptica,
Abronia fragrans,
Abronia gracilis,
Abronia latifolia,
Abronia macrocarpa,
Abronia maritima,
Abronia mellifera,
Abronia micrantha,
Abronia minor,
Abronia nana,
Abronia nealleyi,
Abronia parviflora,
Abronia pogonantha,
Abronia turbinata,
Abronia umbellata,
Abronia villosa,
Abronia insularis,
Abronia neurophylla,
Abronia platyphylla,
Abronia variabilis,
Acleisanthes acutifolia,
Acleisanthes angustifolia,
Acleisanthes anisophylla,
Acleisanthes chenopodioides,
Acleisanthes crassifolia,
Acleisanthes diffusa,
Acleisanthes lanceolata,
Acleisanthes longiflora,
Acleisanthes nana,
Acleisanthes nevadensis,
Acleisanthes obtusa,
Acleisanthes palmeri,
Acleisanthes parvifolia,
Acleisanthes purpusiana,
Acleisanthes somalensis,
Acleisanthes undulata,
Acleisanthes wrightii,
Allionia choisyi,
Allionia incarnata,
Allionia viscida,