Neltuma calingastana - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Burkart) C.E.Hughes & G.P.Lewis
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2022
Citation Micro:
PhytoKeys 205: 174. 2022
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000040071
Common Names
- Neltuma Calingastana
- Calingastana Neltuma
- Neltuma Calingastana
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Neltuma calingastana (also called 'Calingasta Neltuma', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with a rounded crown and a single trunk. It is native to Argentina, Bolivia, Paraguay and Uruguay, and is found in dry forests and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Neltuma calingastana is used in traditional African medicine to treat fever, headaches, and sore throats. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Neltuma calingastana has white flowers, small seeds and small seedlings.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Neltuma calingastana can be propagated by seeds or by division of the plant. It requires a moist, shady environment and should be grown in acidic soil. It should be fertilized regularly and watered regularly. The plant should be protected from direct sunlight and should be kept in a cool, well-ventilated area.
Where to Find Neltuma calingastana
Neltuma calingastana is native to Colombia.
Neltuma calingastana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Neltuma calingastana?
Neltuma calingastana
What are the common names of Neltuma calingastana?
No common names have been recorded for this species.
What is the distribution of Neltuma calingastana?
Neltuma calingastana is found in Argentina, Bolivia, and Paraguay.
Species in the Neltuma genus
Neltuma affinis, Neltuma alba, Neltuma alpataco, Neltuma andicola, Neltuma argentina, Neltuma articulata, Neltuma caldenia, Neltuma calderensis, Neltuma calingastana, Neltuma campestris, Neltuma castellanosii, Neltuma chilensis, Neltuma denudans, Neltuma elata, Neltuma fiebrigii, Neltuma flexuosa, Neltuma glandulosa, Neltuma odorata, Neltuma vinalillo, Neltuma yaquiana, Neltuma tupayachensis, Neltuma sericantha, Neltuma purpurea, Neltuma mezcalana, Neltuma hassleri, Neltuma nuda, Neltuma limensis, Neltuma peruviana, Neltuma humilis, Neltuma pugionata, Neltuma piurensis, Neltuma mantaroensis, Neltuma kuntzei, Neltuma mayana, Neltuma nigra, Neltuma ruscifolia, Neltuma ruizlealii, Neltuma rubriflora, Neltuma rojasiana, Neltuma pallida, Neltuma juliflora, Neltuma velutina, Neltuma palmeri,
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
IPNI Record: 77303594-1: Added by the Aug 2022 IPNI import.