Status:
valid
Authors:
Maguire
Source:
cmp
Year:
1972
Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 23: 164 (1972)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000379545
Common Names
- Neotatea colombiana
- Colombian neotatea
- Neotatea
Synonyms
- Bonnetia colombiana (Maguire) Steyerm. [unknown]
Description
Neotatea colombiana (also called Colombian Neotatea, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It is a small, erect herb with a woody stem and small, white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as forests and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Neotatea colombiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases, wounds, and inflammation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Neotatea colombiana is a small, white, star-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, oval-shaped seedlings with two cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Neotatea colombiana is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers a well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some waterlogging. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Neotatea colombiana
Neotatea colombiana is native to Colombia and can be found in moist soils in meadows, marshes, and swamps.
Neotatea colombiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Neotatea colombiana?
Neotatea colombiana
What is the common name of Neotatea colombiana?
Colombian False Alsomitra
Where is Neotatea colombiana native to?
India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar
Species in the Neotatea genus
Species in the Bonnetiaceae family
Archytaea angustifolia,
Archytaea triflora,
Bonnetia ahogadoi,
Bonnetia anceps,
Bonnetia bahiensis,
Bonnetia bolivarensis,
Bonnetia celiae,
Bonnetia chimantensis,
Bonnetia cordifolia,
Bonnetia crassa,
Bonnetia cubensis,
Bonnetia euryanthera,
Bonnetia fasciculata,
Bonnetia holostyla,
Bonnetia huberiana,
Bonnetia jauaensis,
Bonnetia katleeniae,
Bonnetia lanceifolia,
Bonnetia liesneri,
Bonnetia maguireorum,
Bonnetia multinervia,
Bonnetia neblinae,
Bonnetia paniculata,
Bonnetia ptariensis,
Bonnetia roraimae,
Bonnetia roseiflora,
Bonnetia rubicunda,
Bonnetia sessilis,
Bonnetia steyermarkii,
Bonnetia tepuiensis,
Bonnetia tristyla,
Bonnetia venulosa,
Bonnetia wurdackii,
Bonnetia kathleenae,
Bonnetia stricta,
Neotatea duidae,
Neotatea neblinae,
Neotatea longifolia,
Neotatea colombiana,
Ploiarium sessile,
Ploiarium pulcherrimum,
Ploiarium elegans,