Status:
valid
Authors:
C.C.Berg
Source:
tro
Year:
1969
Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Neerl. 18: 464 (1969)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001239489
Common Names
- Naucleopsis
- Riparian Naucleopsis
- Coralito
Description
Naucleopsis riparia (also called Naucleopsis riparia, among many other common names) is a small, herbaceous plant with green foliage and white flowers. It is native to Central and South America and is found in tropical and subtropical forests. It grows best in moist, well-drained soils.
Uses & Benefits
Naucleopsis riparia is used as a medicinal plant for treating fever, colds, and headaches. It is also used as a flavoring agent in food and as a dye for fabrics.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Naucleopsis riparia is a white, bell-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, bean-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Naucleopsis riparia is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. It can be pruned to maintain its shape and size.
Where to Find Naucleopsis riparia
Naucleopsis riparia can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Species in the Naucleopsis genus
Naucleopsis oblongifolia,
Naucleopsis naga,
Naucleopsis imitans,
Naucleopsis ulei,
Naucleopsis chiguila,
Naucleopsis capirensis,
Naucleopsis francisci,
Naucleopsis guianensis,
Naucleopsis macrophylla,
Naucleopsis glabra,
Naucleopsis ternstroemiiflora,
Naucleopsis concinna,
Naucleopsis krukovii,
Naucleopsis pseudonaga,
Naucleopsis caloneura,
Naucleopsis humilis,
Naucleopsis herrerensis,
Naucleopsis straminea,
Naucleopsis velutina,
Naucleopsis riparia,
Naucleopsis insculptula,
Naucleopsis jamariensis,
Naucleopsis glabra,
Naucleopsis inaequalis,
Naucleopsis stipularis,
Species in the Moraceae family
Allaeanthus greveanus,
Allaeanthus kurzii,
Allaeanthus luzonicus,
Allaeanthus zeylanicus,
Antiaris toxicaria,
Antiaropsis decipiens,
Antiaropsis uniflora,
Artocarpus albobrunneus,
Artocarpus altilis,
Artocarpus altissimus,
Artocarpus anisophyllus,
Artocarpus annulatus,
Artocarpus avatifolius,
Artocarpus blancoi,
Artocarpus brevipedunculatus,
Artocarpus camansi,
Artocarpus chama,
Artocarpus corneri,
Artocarpus elasticus,
Artocarpus excelsus,
Artocarpus fulvicortex,
Artocarpus glaucus,
Artocarpus gomezianus,
Artocarpus gongshanensis,
Artocarpus heterophyllus,
Artocarpus hirsutus,
Artocarpus hispidus,
Artocarpus horridus,
Artocarpus hypargyreus,
Artocarpus integer,
Artocarpus jarrettiae,
Artocarpus kemando,
Artocarpus lacucha,
Artocarpus lanceifolius,
Artocarpus longifolius,
Artocarpus lowii,
Artocarpus mariannensis,
Artocarpus multifidus,
Artocarpus nanchuanensis,
Artocarpus nigrifolius,
Artocarpus nitidus,
Artocarpus nobilis,
Artocarpus obtusus,
Artocarpus odoratissimus,
Artocarpus palembanicus,
Artocarpus petelotii,
Artocarpus pinnatisectus,
Artocarpus pithecogallus,
Artocarpus primackii,
Artocarpus reticulatus,