Neosprucea pedicellata - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pedicellata
ID:
1063735
Status:
valid
Authors:
Little
Source:
tro
Year:
1948
Citation Micro:
J. Washington Acad. Sci. 38: 104 (1948)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001063073
Common Names
- Neosprucea pedicellata
- Pedicellate Neosprucea
- Stalked Neosprucea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Neosprucea pedicellata (also called pedicellate neosprucea, among many other common names) is a small to medium-sized tree native to tropical Africa. It has a dense, rounded crown and its bark is smooth and grey. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade and is found in lowland and montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Neosprucea pedicellata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for timber production and as a source of fuelwood.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Neosprucea pedicellata has small, white, star-shaped flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have long, thin stems.
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Neosprucea pedicellata can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Neosprucea pedicellata
Neosprucea pedicellata is found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Species in the Neosprucea genus
Species in the Salicaceae family
Abatia angeliana, Abatia americana, Abatia canescens, Abatia glabra, Abatia mexicana, Abatia microphylla, Abatia parviflora, Abatia rugosa, Abatia spicata, Abatia stellata, Azara alpina, Azara celastrina, Azara dentata, Azara integrifolia, Azara intermedia, Azara lanceolata, Azara microphylla, Azara petiolaris, Azara salicifolia, Azara serrata, Azara uruguayensis, Banara acunae, Banara arguta, Banara axilliflora, Banara boliviana, Banara brasiliensis, Banara brittonii, Banara caymanensis, Banara cordifolia, Banara domingensis, Banara excisa, Banara glauca, Banara guianensis, Banara ibaguensis, Banara larensis, Banara leptophylla, Banara minutiflora, Banara nitida, Banara orinocensis, Banara parviflora, Banara portoricensis, Banara quinquenervis, Banara regia, Banara riparia, Banara riscoi, Banara saxicola, Banara selleana, Banara serrata, Banara splendens, Banara tomentosa,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-13201098: Based on the initial data import
Elbert Luther Little (1907-2004): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Little' in the authors string.