Status:
valid
Authors:
(Baill.) Baill.
Source:
tro
Year:
1873
Citation Micro:
Adansonia 10: 353 (1873)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001084591
Common Names
- Nemuaron vieillardii
- Vieillardii Nemuaron
- Nemuaron
Description
Nemuaron vieillardii (also called Vieillard's Nemuaron, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Monimiaceae. It is native to Madagascar and the Comoros. It is found in moist forests, as well as in dry deciduous forests, and is often found along rivers and streams.
Uses & Benefits
Nemuaron vieillardii is used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, diarrhea, and stomach ache. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Nemuaron vieillardii is a small, white, bell-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two opposite leaves.
Where to Find Nemuaron vieillardii
Nemuaron vieillardii is native to the tropical regions of Mexico, Central America, and South America. It can be found in moist forests, near rivers, and in other wet areas.
Species in the Nemuaron genus
Species in the Atherospermataceae family
Atherosperma dilatatum,
Atherosperma elongatum,
Atherosperma moschatum,
Atherosperma muticum,
Atherosperma tasmanicum,
Daphnandra apatela,
Daphnandra johnsonii,
Daphnandra melasmena,
Daphnandra dielsii,
Daphnandra micrantha,
Daphnandra repandula,
Daphnandra tenuipes,
Doryphora aromatica,
Doryphora sassafras,
Dryadodaphne trachyphloia,
Dryadodaphne crassa,
Dryadodaphne novoguineensis,
Laurelia sempervirens,
Laurelia novae-zelandiae,
Nemuaron vieillardii,