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
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.
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
What is the scientific name of Niedenzuella poeppigiana?
Niedenzuella poeppigiana
What is the family of Niedenzuella poeppigiana?
Celastraceae
What is the common name of Niedenzuella poeppigiana?
Poeppig's niedenzuella
Species in the Niedenzuella genus
Niedenzuella acutifolia,
Niedenzuella caracasana,
Niedenzuella castanea,
Niedenzuella poeppigiana,
Niedenzuella stannea,
Niedenzuella glabra,
Niedenzuella leucosepala,
Niedenzuella lucida,
Niedenzuella mater-dei,
Niedenzuella metensis,
Niedenzuella mogoriifolia,
Niedenzuella multiglandulosa,
Niedenzuella peruviana,
Niedenzuella sericea,
Niedenzuella suaveolens,
Niedenzuella warmingiana,
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,