Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
plena
ID:
174819

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

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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.

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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 Fabaceae family

References

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.