Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
ovalifolia
ID:
382567

Status:
valid

Authors:
Spruce ex J.A.Schmidt

Source:
cmp

Year:
1872

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 14(2): 368 (1872)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000381899

Common Names

  • Neea ovalifolia
  • Ovalifolia Laurel Leaf
  • Ovalifolia Bay Leaf

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Description

Neea ovalifolia (also called Oval-Leaved 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 ovalifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Neea ovalifolia has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Neea ovalifolia 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 ovalifolia

Neea ovalifolia is native to Venezuela and can be found in the Andes Mountains.

Neea ovalifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Neea ovalifolia?

Neea ovalifolia

What is the natural habitat of Neea ovalifolia?

Neea ovalifolia is native to Venezuela and Colombia.

What are the common names of Neea ovalifolia?

Neea ovalifolia is commonly known as Oval-leaved 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2384230: Based on the initial data import
Johann Anton Schmidt (1823-1905): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.A.Schmidt' in the authors string.
Richard Spruce (1817-1893): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spruce' in the authors string.