Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
acunaiana
ID:
250671

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lippold

Source:
wcs

Year:
1974

Citation Micro:
Feddes Repert. 85: 611 (1974)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000250003

Common Names

  • Neobracea acunaiana
  • Acunaiana
  • Acuna's Neobracea

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Description

Neobracea acunaiana (also called 'Acuña's Apostasia', among many other common names) is a species of fern native to South America. It is a terrestrial fern with fronds up to 1 m long. It grows in moist, shady areas in rainforest, wet sclerophyll forest and wet schlerophyll woodland.

Uses & Benefits

Neobracea acunaiana is used in traditional medicine to treat fever and inflammation. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Neobracea acunaiana is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Neobracea acunaiana is a shrub native to tropical South America. It is best grown in a well-draining soil in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Neobracea acunaiana

Neobracea acunaiana is native to South America and can be found in Venezuela, Colombia, and Ecuador.

Neobracea acunaiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Neobracea acunaiana?

Neobracea acunaiana

What is the common name of Neobracea acunaiana?

Acunaiana Neobracea

What is the family of Neobracea acunaiana?

Euphorbiaceae

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-133657: Based on the initial data import
Hans Lippold (1932-1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lippold' in the authors string.