Status:
valid
Authors:
(Vahl) Levyns
Source:
wcs
Year:
1947
Citation Micro:
J. S. African Bot. 13: 74 (1947)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000476123
Common Names
- Neesenbeckia punctoria
- Punctoria Neesenbeckia
- Punctoria Orchid
Description
Neesenbeckia punctoria (also called Punctured Neesenbeckia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is native to Central America and South America. It is found in subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Neesenbeckia punctoria is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever and rheumatism.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Neesenbeckia punctoria is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and thin with a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Neesenbeckia punctoria is a small, evergreen shrub native to tropical regions of South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and placed in a moist soil mix. The soil should be kept moist until the cuttings have taken root. The plant prefers a warm, humid environment and should be grown in partial shade.
Where to Find Neesenbeckia punctoria
Neesenbeckia punctoria can be found in the Andes Mountains in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
Neesenbeckia punctoria FAQ
What is the scientific name of Neesenbeckia punctoria?
Neesenbeckia punctoria
What type of plant is Neesenbeckia punctoria?
A species of flowering plant
Where is Neesenbeckia punctoria found?
Central America
Species in the Neesenbeckia genus
Species in the Cyperaceae family
Abildgaardia mexicana,
Abildgaardia ovata,
Abildgaardia schoenoides,
Abildgaardia triflora,
Abildgaardia oxystachya,
Abildgaardia odontocarpa,
Abildgaardia macrantha,
Abildgaardia fusiformis,
Abildgaardia pachyptera,
Actinoschoenus repens,
Actinoschoenus yunnanensis,
Actinoschoenus aphyllus,
Actinoscirpus grossus,
Afrotrilepis jaegeri,
Afrotrilepis pilosa,
Amphiscirpus nevadensis,
Arthrostylis aphylla,
Arthrostylis planiculmis,
Becquerelia clarkei,
Becquerelia cymosa,
Becquerelia discolor,
Becquerelia merkeliana,
Becquerelia muricata,
Becquerelia tuberculata,
Bisboeckelera irrigua,
Bisboeckelera longifolia,
Bisboeckelera microcephala,
Bisboeckelera vinacea,
Blysmus compressus,
Blysmus mongolicola,
Blysmus rufus,
Blysmus sinocompressus,
Bolboschoenoplectus mariqueter,
Bolboschoenus caldwellii,
Bolboschoenus capensis,
Bolboschoenus fluviatilis,
Bolboschoenus glaucus,
Bolboschoenus grandispicus,
Bolboschoenus laticarpus,
Bolboschoenus maritimus,
Bolboschoenus medianus,
Bolboschoenus nobilis,
Bolboschoenus novae-angliae,
Bolboschoenus planiculmis,
Bolboschoenus robustus,
Bolboschoenus schmidii,
Bolboschoenus stagnicola,
Bolboschoenus yagara,
Bolboschoenus koshevnikovii,
Bolboschoenus biconcavus,
References
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:311234-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].