Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
elongata
ID:
252487

Status:
valid

Authors:
de Vogel

Source:
wcs

Year:
1969

Citation Micro:
Blumea 17: 331 (1969)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000251819

Common Names

  • Neuwiedia elongata
  • Elongated Neuwiedia
  • Neuwiedia

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Description

Neuwiedia elongata (also called Elongate Neuwiedia, among many other common names) is a small, herbaceous plant native to Southeast Asia. It has small, oval leaves and white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as in forests and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Neuwiedia elongata is white and has five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Neuwiedia elongata is a tropical evergreen shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept at a temperature of around 25°C (77°F). Once the seedlings have developed a few sets of leaves, they can be transplanted into individual pots.

Where to Find Neuwiedia elongata

Neuwiedia elongata is found in tropical Asia, including India, China, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Thailand.

Neuwiedia elongata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Neuwiedia elongata?

Neuwiedia elongata

What is the family of Neuwiedia elongata?

Acanthaceae

What are the common names of Neuwiedia elongata?

Elongated elephant ear

Species in the Orchidaceae family

Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,

References