Napeanthus macrostoma - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
macrostoma
ID:
1252376
Status:
valid
Authors:
Leeuwenb.
Source:
tro
Year:
1964
Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Neerl. 13: 64 (1964)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001251714
Common Names
- Napeanthus macrostoma
- Macrostoma Napeanthus
- Napeanthus Macrostoma
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Napeanthus macrostoma (also called Large-mouthed Napeanthus, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 3 meters tall. It is native to Central and South America, and it is found in moist forests and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Napeanthus macrostoma is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. Its flowers attract bees and other pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Napeanthus macrostoma are white and have five petals. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Napeanthus macrostoma can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained seed starting mix and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a moist, well-draining potting mix. Keep the cuttings in a warm, bright location and water regularly.
Where to Find Napeanthus macrostoma
Napeanthus macrostoma is native to the Venezuelan states of Amazonas and Bolívar.
Napeanthus macrostoma FAQ
What is the scientific name of Napeanthus macrostoma?
Napeanthus macrostoma
What is the common name of Napeanthus macrostoma?
Large-mouthed Napeanthus
What is the natural habitat of Napeanthus macrostoma?
It is found in tropical rainforests in Brazil
Species in the Napeanthus genus
Napeanthus apodemus, Napeanthus spathulatus, Napeanthus primulinus, Napeanthus subacaulis, Napeanthus bracteatus, Napeanthus loretensis, Napeanthus robustus, Napeanthus ecuadorensis, Napeanthus riparius, Napeanthus rigidus, Napeanthus reitzii, Napeanthus andinus, Napeanthus macrostoma, Napeanthus jelskii, Napeanthus primulifolius, Napeanthus rupicola,
Species in the Gesneriaceae family
Acanthonema diandrum, Achimenes admirabilis, Achimenes antirrhina, Achimenes brevifolia, Achimenes candida, Achimenes cettoana, Achimenes dulcis, Achimenes erecta, Achimenes fimbriata, Achimenes flava, Achimenes glabrata, Achimenes grandiflora, Achimenes heterophylla, Achimenes hintoniana, Achimenes longiflora, Achimenes mexicana, Achimenes misera, Achimenes nayaritensis, Achimenes obscura, Achimenes occidentalis, Achimenes patens, Achimenes pedunculata, Achimenes skinneri, Achimenes woodii, Achimenes tincticoma, Achimenes elota, Achimenes sanguinea, Achimenes ixtapaensis, Aeschynanthus citrinus, Aeschynanthus membranifolius, Aeschynanthus mendumiae, Aeschynanthus sojolianus, Aeschynanthus dischidioides, Aeschynanthus minutifolius, Aeschynanthus acuminatissimus, Aeschynanthus acuminatus, Aeschynanthus albidus, Aeschynanthus amboinensis, Aeschynanthus amoenus, Aeschynanthus andersonii, Aeschynanthus angustifolius, Aeschynanthus angustioblongus, Aeschynanthus apicidens, Aeschynanthus arctocalyx, Aeschynanthus arfakensis, Aeschynanthus argentii, Aeschynanthus asclepioides, Aeschynanthus atrorubens, Aeschynanthus atrosanguineus, Aeschynanthus batakiorum,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50162332: Based on the initial data import
Anthonius Josephus Maria Leeuwenberg (1930-2010): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Leeuwenb.' in the authors string.