Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
castaneifolia
ID:
250464

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Baill.) Bouchat & J.Léonard

Source:
wcs

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Natl. Belg. 56: 191 (1986)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000249796

Common Names

  • Necepsia castaneifolia
  • Castaneifolia Necepsia
  • Castaneifolia

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Synonyms

  • Neopalissya castaneifolia Pax [unknown]
  • Palissya castaneifolia Baill. [unknown]
  • Alchornea castaneifolia (Baill.) Müll.Arg. [unknown]

Description

Necepsia castaneifolia (also called Chestnut-Leaved 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 castaneifolia 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 castaneifolia sub. castaneifolia
Necepsia castaneifolia sub. chirindica (Radcl.-Sm.) Bouchat & J.Léonard
Necepsia castaneifolia sub. kimbozensis (Radcl.-Sm.) Bouchat & J.Léonard
Necepsia castaneifolia sub. capuronii Bouchat & J.Léonard

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Necepsia castaneifolia has yellow 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 castaneifolia 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 castaneifolia

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

Necepsia castaneifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Necepsia castaneifolia?

Necepsia castaneifolia

What is the natural habitat of Necepsia castaneifolia?

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

What are the common uses of Necepsia castaneifolia?

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-133434: Based on the initial data import
Henri Ernest Baillon (1827-1895): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baill.' in the authors string.
Alain Bouchat (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bouchat' in the authors string.