Neltuma hassleri - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Harms) C.E.Hughes & G.P.Lewis
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2022
Citation Micro:
PhytoKeys 205: 178. 2022
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000040090
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Neltuma hassleri (also called 'Hassler's 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 hassleri 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.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Neltuma hassleri var. nigroides (Burkart) C.E.Hughes & G.P.LewisNeltuma hassleri var. hassleri
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Neltuma hassleri is yellow, with a long tubular corolla and five petals. The seed is small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with long stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Neltuma hassleri is a perennial herb native to the Andes Mountains of Peru. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F). It can be grown in containers and will bloom in the summer with white and yellow flowers.
Where to Find Neltuma hassleri
Neltuma hassleri is native to Colombia.
Neltuma hassleri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Neltuma hassleri?
Neltuma hassleri
What is the family of Neltuma hassleri?
Asteraceae
Where is Neltuma hassleri native to?
Peru
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: 77303741-1: Added by the Aug 2022 IPNI import.