Necepsia zairensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
zairensis
ID:
250468
Status:
valid
Authors:
Bouchat & J.Léonard
Source:
wcs
Year:
1986
Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Natl. Belg. 56: 187 (1986)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000249800
Common Names
- Necepsia zairensis
- Zairensis Necepsia
- Zairensis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Necepsia zairensis (also called Zaire 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 zairensis 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 zairensis var. zairensisNecepsia zairensis var. lujae Bouchat & J.Léonard
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Necepsia zairensis 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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Necepsia zairensis 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 zairensis
Necepsia zairensis is native to the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Necepsia zairensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Necepsia zairensis?
Necepsia zairensis
What is the natural habitat of Necepsia zairensis?
It is found in tropical and subtropical climates in India, Sri Lanka, and parts of Southeast Asia.
What are the common uses of Necepsia zairensis?
It is used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.
Species in the Necepsia genus
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-133439: Based on the initial data import
Alain Bouchat (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bouchat' in the authors string.