Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
bahamensis
ID:
250673

Status:
valid

Authors:
Britton

Source:
wcs

Year:
1920

Citation Micro:
Bahama Fl. : 335 (1920)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000250005

Common Names

  • Neobracea bahamensis
  • Bahamensis
  • Bahamian Neobracea

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Synonyms

  • Bracea bahamensis Britton [unknown]

Description

Neobracea bahamensis (also called 'Bahamian Apostasia', among many other common names) is a species of fern native to the Bahamas. 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 bahamensis 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 bahamensis 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 bahamensis is a shrub native to the Caribbean. 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 bahamensis

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

Neobracea bahamensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Neobracea bahamensis?

Neobracea bahamensis

What is the common name of Neobracea bahamensis?

Bahamensis

What is the natural habitat of Neobracea bahamensis?

Tropical forests

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,

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