Status:
valid
Authors:
Jordaan, R.G.C.Boon & A.E.van Wyk
Source:
ipni
Year:
2015
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 208: 219 (2015)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001342561
Common Names
- Putterlickia neglecta
- Neglecta Putterlickia
- Putterlickia
Description
Putterlickia neglecta (also called Putterlickia Neglecta, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 30 cm in height. It is native to South America and is found in dry and wet forests. It has long, slender leaves and small yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Putterlickia neglecta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its flowers are used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Putterlickia neglecta has small, yellow flowers with four petals and four sepals. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and green with oval-shaped leaves.
Where to Find Putterlickia neglecta
Putterlickia neglecta is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.
Putterlickia neglecta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Putterlickia neglecta?
Putterlickia neglecta
What is the common name of Putterlickia neglecta?
Putterlickia neglecta
What is the family of Putterlickia neglecta?
Asteraceae
Species in the Putterlickia genus
Species in the Celastraceae family
Acanthothamnus aphyllus,
Allocassine laurifolia,
Anthodon decussatus,
Anthodon panamense,
Apatophyllum constablei,
Apatophyllum flavovirens,
Apatophyllum macgillivrayi,
Apatophyllum olsenii,
Apatophyllum teretifolium,
Apodostigma pallens,
Arnicratea cambodiana,
Arnicratea ferruginea,
Bequaertia mucronata,
Brassiantha pentamera,
Brassiantha hedraiantheroides,
Brexia alaticarpa,
Brexia australis,
Brexia madagascariensis,
Brexia marioniae,
Brexiella cymosa,
Brexiella ilicifolia,
Campylostemon angolense,
Campylostemon bequaertii,
Campylostemon danckelmannianus,
Campylostemon laurentii,
Campylostemon lindequistianus,
Campylostemon mitophorus,
Campylostemon warneckeanum,
Canotia holacantha,
Canotia wendtii,
Cassine albens,
Cassine balae,
Cassine burkeana,
Cassine congylos,
Cassine grossa,
Cassine kedarnathii,
Cassine koordersii,
Cassine megaphylla,
Cassine micrantha,
Cassine obiensis,
Cassine parvifolia,
Cassine peragua,
Cassine kamurensis,
Catha edulis,
Celastrus aculeatus,
Celastrus angulata,
Celastrus australis,
Celastrus caseariifolius,
Celastrus cuneatus,
Celastrus flagellaris,
References
Richard G.C. Boon: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.G.C.Boon' in the authors string.