Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
afzelii
ID:
250462

Status:
valid

Authors:
Prain

Source:
wcs

Year:
1910

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1910: 343 (1910)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000249794

Common Names

  • Necepsia afzelii
  • Afzelii Necepsia
  • Afzelii Necepsia Tree

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Synonyms

  • Necepsia afzelii afzelii [unknown]

Description

Necepsia afzelii (also called Afzelius' Necepsia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is native to Africa. It is found in tropical rainforests, moist montane forests, and humid lowlands.

Uses & Benefits

Necepsia afzelii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Necepsia afzelii sub. afzelii
Necepsia afzelii sub. zenkeri Bouchat & J.Léonard
Necepsia afzelii var. sitae Bouchat & J.Léonard

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Necepsia afzelii has white to pinkish-white flowers, with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Necepsia afzelii can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Necepsia afzelii

Necepsia afzelii is native to India, Bangladesh, and Myanmar.

Necepsia afzelii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Necepsia afzelii?

Necepsia afzelii

What is the natural habitat of Necepsia afzelii?

It is found in tropical and subtropical climates in India, Sri Lanka, and parts of Southeast Asia.

What are the common uses of Necepsia afzelii?

It is used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.

Species in the Euphorbiaceae family

Acalypha peckoltii, Acalypha peduncularis, Acalypha pendula, Acalypha perrieri, Acalypha persimilis, Acalypha peruviana, Acalypha pervilleana, Acalypha phleoides, Acalypha phyllonomifolia, Acalypha pilosa, Acalypha pippenii, Acalypha pittieri, Acalypha platyphylla, Acalypha pleiogyne, Acalypha plicata, Acalypha pohliana, Acalypha poiretii, Acalypha polymorpha, Acalypha polystachya, Acalypha portoricensis, Acalypha pruinosa, Acalypha pruriens, Acalypha pseudalopecuroides, Acalypha pseudovagans, Acalypha psilostachya, Acalypha pubiflora, Acalypha pulchrespicata, Acalypha punctata, Acalypha purpurascens, Acalypha purpusii, Acalypha pycnantha, Acalypha pygmaea, Acalypha radians, Acalypha radicans, Acalypha radinostachya, Acalypha radula, Acalypha radula, Acalypha rafaelensis, Acalypha raivavensis, Acalypha rapensis, Acalypha reflexa, Acalypha repanda, Acalypha retifera, Acalypha rhombifolia, Acalypha rhomboidea, Acalypha richardiana, Acalypha riedeliana, Acalypha rivularis, Acalypha rottleroides, Acalypha rubrinervis,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-133430: Based on the initial data import
David Prain (1857-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Prain' in the authors string.