Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
poeppigiana
ID:
383373

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A.Juss.) W.R.Anderson

Source:
cmp

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Novon 16: 200 (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000382705

Common Names

  • Poeppig's Niedenzuella
  • Niedenzuella poeppigiana
  • Niedenzuella

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Synonyms

  • Mascagnia poeppigiana (A.Juss.) W.R.Anderson [unknown]
  • Tetrapterys poeppigiana (A.Juss.) Griseb. [unknown]
  • Hiraea poeppigiana A.Juss. [unknown]
  • Mascagnia subsericea Cuatrec. [unknown]
  • Tetrapterys adenoloma Skottsb. [unknown]
  • Tetrapterys poeppigiana glandulifera Nied. [unknown]

Description

Niedenzuella poeppigiana (also called Poeppig's niedenzuella, among many other common names) is a perennial grass-like plant that grows to a height of 1 m. It is native to the tropical regions of South America and is found in moist, shady areas such as riverbanks and wetlands.

Uses & Benefits

Niedenzuella poeppigiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used medicinally to treat skin ailments, fever, and malaria.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Niedenzuella poeppigiana has small, white flowers that are arranged in a spike-like inflorescence. The seed is small and black in color. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Niedenzuella poeppigiana is a perennial grass-like plant that is native to South America. It is a low-growing plant that spreads by rhizomes and produces small, yellow-green flowers. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil, and can be propagated by division or seed. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 8-10.

Where to Find Niedenzuella poeppigiana

Niedenzuella poeppigiana can be found in Peru, Bolivia, and Brazil.

Niedenzuella poeppigiana FAQ

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Celastraceae

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Poeppig's niedenzuella

Species in the Malpighiaceae family

Acmanthera cowanii, Acmanthera duckei, Acmanthera fernandesii, Acmanthera latifolia, Acmanthera longifolia, Acmanthera minima, Acmanthera parviflora, Acridocarpus adenophorus, Acridocarpus alopecurus, Acridocarpus alternifolius, Acridocarpus austrocaledonicus, Acridocarpus ballyi, Acridocarpus camerunensis, Acridocarpus chevalieri, Acridocarpus chloropterus, Acridocarpus congestus, Acridocarpus congolensis, Acridocarpus excelsus, Acridocarpus glaucescens, Acridocarpus hirundo, Acridocarpus humbertii, Acridocarpus humblotii, Acridocarpus katangensis, Acridocarpus ledermannii, Acridocarpus longifolius, Acridocarpus macrocalyx, Acridocarpus mayumbensis, Acridocarpus monodii, Acridocarpus natalitius, Acridocarpus oppositifolius, Acridocarpus orientalis, Acridocarpus pauciglandulosus, Acridocarpus perrieri, Acridocarpus plagiopterus, Acridocarpus prasinus, Acridocarpus scheffleri, Acridocarpus smeathmannii, Acridocarpus socotranus, Acridocarpus spectabilis, Acridocarpus staudtii, Acridocarpus ugandensis, Acridocarpus vanderystii, Acridocarpus vivy, Acridocarpus zanzibaricus, Adelphia hiraea, Adelphia macrophylla, Adelphia mirabilis, Adelphia platyrachis, Aenigmatanthera doniana, Aenigmatanthera lasiandra,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2385892: Based on the initial data import
William Russell Anderson (1942-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.R.Anderson' in the authors string.
Adrien-Henri de Jussieu (1797-1853): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Juss.' in the authors string.