Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
nematanthodes
ID:
1235282

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kuntze) K.Schum.

Source:
tro

Year:
1898

Citation Micro:
Just's Bot. Jahresber. 26(1): 386 (1898)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001234620

Common Names

  • Seemannia nematanthodes
  • Nematanthodes Seemannia
  • Nematanthodes Water Poppy

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Description

Seemannia nematanthodes (also called Nematanthodes Seemannia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Brazil. It has glossy, dark green leaves and small, yellow flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas in the rainforest.

Uses & Benefits

Seemannia nematanthodes is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used as a medicinal plant, with its leaves used to treat sore throats and coughs.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Seemannia nematanthodes flower is a bright yellow color and has a tubular shape with five lobes. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small, with narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Seemannia nematanthodes is a hardy, evergreen perennial that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and will tolerate some drought. Propagation is by seed or division.

Where to Find Seemannia nematanthodes

Seemannia nematanthodes is native to South America and can be found in moist forests and along streams.

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-50079747: Based on the initial data import
Otto Kuntze (1843-1907): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kuntze' in the authors string.
Karl Moritz Schumann (1851-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Schum.' in the authors string.