Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
neuerburgii
ID:
749935

Status:
valid

Authors:
Eb.Fisch. & Venter

Source:
ksu

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
S. African J. Bot. 77: 681 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000749268

Common Names

  • Epistemma neuerburgii
  • Neuerburgii Epistemma
  • Neuerburgii Plant

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Description

Epistemma neuerburgii (also called 'Neuerburg's Epistemma', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It has oval leaves and white flowers. It is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Epistemma neuerburgii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Epistemma neuerburgii has small, yellow-green flowers, and its seeds are small, brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Epistemma neuerburgii is a shrub that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed, cuttings, or layering. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and placed in a well-drained potting mix. Layering is done by burying a stem in the soil and allowing it to root.

Where to Find Epistemma neuerburgii

Epistemma neuerburgii can be found in Peru and Bolivia.

Epistemma neuerburgii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Epistemma neuerburgii?

Epistemma neuerburgii

What is the natural habitat of Epistemma neuerburgii?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

What is the average height of Epistemma neuerburgii?

Up to 15 m

Species in the Apocynaceae family

Acokanthera laevigata, Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera oppositifolia, Acokanthera rotundata, Acokanthera schimperi, Adenium boehmianum, Adenium multiflorum, Adenium obesum, Adenium oleifolium, Adenium swazicum, Adenium dhofarense, Aganosma breviloba, Aganosma cymosa, Aganosma gracilis, Aganosma lacei, Aganosma petelotii, Aganosma schlechteriana, Aganosma siamensis, Aganosma wallichii, Aganosma heynei, Alafia alba, Alafia barteri, Alafia benthamii, Alafia berrieri, Alafia calophylla, Alafia caudata, Alafia erythrophthalma, Alafia falcata, Alafia fuscata, Alafia insularis, Alafia intermedia, Alafia landolphioides, Alafia lucida, Alafia microstylis, Alafia multiflora, Alafia nigrescens, Alafia orientalis, Alafia parciflora, Alafia pauciflora, Alafia perrieri, Alafia schumannii, Alafia thouarsii, Alafia vallium, Alafia verschuereni, Alafia whytei, Alafia zambesiaca, Allamanda calcicola, Allamanda angustifolia, Allamanda blanchetii, Allamanda cathartica,

References

Eberhard Fischer (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Eb.Fisch.' in the authors string.
Hendrik Johannes Tjaart Venter (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Venter' in the authors string.