Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
longifolia
ID:
380211

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Gleason) Maguire

Source:
cmp

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 23: 163 (1972)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000379543

Common Names

  • Nama parviflora
  • Nama propinqua
  • Nama

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Synonyms

  • Bonnetia longifolia Gleason [unknown]

Description

Neotatea longifolia (also called Long-Leaved 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 longifolia 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 longifolia 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Neotatea longifolia 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 longifolia

Neotatea longifolia is native to tropical Africa and can be found in moist soils in meadows, marshes, and swamps.

Neotatea longifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Neotatea longifolia?

Neotatea longifolia

What is the common name of Neotatea longifolia?

Long-leaved False Alsomitra

Where is Neotatea longifolia native to?

India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2379689: Based on the initial data import
Henry Gleason (1882-1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gleason' in the authors string.
Bassett Maguire (1904-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maguire' in the authors string.