Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.) Benth.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1841
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. (Hooker)4: 355 (1841)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000174148
Common Names
- Neptunia Plena
- Showy Neptunia
- Showy False Indigo
Synonyms
- Acacia punctata (L.) Desf. [illegitimate]
- Mimosa punctata L. [valid]
- Neptunia polyphylla (DC.) Benth. [valid]
- Mimosa adenanthera Roxb. [valid]
- Neptunia surinamensis Steud. [valid]
- Desmanthus comosus A.Rich. [valid]
- Desmanthus plenus (L.) Willd. [valid]
- Desmanthus polyphyllus DC. [valid]
- Desmanthus punctatus (L.) Willd. [valid]
- Acacia lycopodioides (Desf. ex F.Dietr.) Desv. [valid]
- Mimosa plena L. [valid]
- Mimosa lycopodioides Desf. [unknown]
- Desmanthus adenanthera (Roxb.) Wall. [valid]
- Hemidesmas diffusus Raf. [valid]
- Hemidesmas plenus (L.) Raf. [valid]
- Mimosa adenanthera (Schult. ex Colla) Steud. [illegitimate]
- Acuan arboreum Medik. [valid]
- Neptunia plena lumbricoides Fassett [valid]
- Mimosa lycopodioides Pers. [valid]
Description
Neptunia plena (also called Neptunia plena, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to South America. It has a woody stem and its leaves are simple, alternate, and ovate-lanceolate in shape. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests and is found in Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina.
Uses & Benefits
Neptunia plena is used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, inflammation, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Neptunia plena has yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, dark brown and round. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with a white stripe in the middle.
Cultivation and Propagation
Neptunia plena is a perennial shrub that grows in tropical and subtropical climates. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and planted in a moist, well-drained soil. The plants should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.
Where to Find Neptunia plena
Neptunia plena is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Chihuahua, Durango, and Sonora.
Neptunia plena FAQ
What is the scientific name of Neptunia plena?
Neptunia plena
What is the common name of Neptunia plena?
Full Neptunia
Where is Neptunia plena found?
It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America
Species in the Neptunia genus
Neptunia prostrata,
Neptunia lutea,
Neptunia plena,
Neptunia pubescens,
Neptunia amplexicaulis,
Neptunia gracilis,
Neptunia dimorphantha,
Neptunia major,
Neptunia monosperma,
Neptunia triquetra,
Neptunia javanica,
Neptunia windleriana,
Species in the Fabaceae family