Status:
valid
Authors:
Greenm.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1903
Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 39: 118 (1903)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000089677
Common Names
- Large-leaved Neurolaena
- Bigleaf Neurolaena
- Largeleaf Neurolaena
Description
Neurolaena macrophylla (also called Large-leaved Neurolaena, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that is native to Central and South America. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Neurolaena macrophylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Neurolaena macrophylla is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem with a few small leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Neurolaena macrophylla is a perennial herb that can be propagated through seeds or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in the spring or fall when the plant is actively growing. Both seeds and divisions should be kept in a warm, sunny location until established.
Where to Find Neurolaena macrophylla
Neurolaena macrophylla is native to Central and South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Neurolaena macrophylla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Neurolaena macrophylla?
Neurolaena macrophylla
What is the common name of Neurolaena macrophylla?
Large-leaved Neurolaena
What is the natural habitat of Neurolaena macrophylla?
Mountain forests
Species in the Neurolaena genus
Neurolaena wendtii,
Neurolaena balsana,
Neurolaena lobata,
Neurolaena integrifolia,
Neurolaena oaxacana,
Neurolaena macrophylla,
Neurolaena intermedia,
Neurolaena venturana,
Neurolaena cobanensis,
Neurolaena macrocephala,
Neurolaena lamina,
Neurolaena schippii,
Neurolaena serboana,
Species in the Asteraceae family
Aaronsohnia pubescens,
Aaronsohnia factorovskyi,
Abrotanella filiformis,
Abrotanella rostrata,
Abrotanella linearis,
Abrotanella trilobata,
Abrotanella muscosa,
Abrotanella inconspicua,
Abrotanella trichoachaenia,
Abrotanella caespitosa,
Abrotanella nivigena,
Abrotanella pusilla,
Abrotanella linearifolia,
Abrotanella papuana,
Abrotanella rosulata,
Abrotanella emarginata,
Abrotanella fertilis,
Abrotanella spathulata,
Abrotanella purpurea,
Abrotanella patearoa,
Abrotanella submarginata,
Abrotanella diemii,
Abrotanella scapigera,
Abrotanella forsterioides,
Acamptopappus shockleyi,
Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus,
Acanthocephalus benthamianus,
Acanthocephalus amplexifolius,
Acanthocladium dockeri,
Acanthodesmos distichus,
Acanthodesmos gibarensis,
Acanthospermum humile,
Acanthospermum consobrinum,
Acanthospermum glabratum,
Acanthospermum microcarpum,
Acanthospermum hispidum,
Acanthospermum australe,
Acanthospermum lecocarpoides,
Acanthostyles buniifolius,
Acanthostyles saucechicoensis,
Achillea buiana,
Achillea conrathii,
Achillea cucullata,
Achillea styriaca,
Achillea clavennae,
Achillea cappadocica,
Achillea huber-morathii,
Achillea ptarmicoides,
Achillea sieheana,
Achillea barrelieri,