Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Species:
acuminata
ID:
1542412

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lam.) Figueiredo & Gideon F.Sm.

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2020

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 456: 299 (2020)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000023741

Common Names

  • Neobrochoneura acuminata
  • Acuminata Neobrochoneura
  • Acuminata Brochoneura

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Description

Neobrochoneura acuminata (also called Acuminate Neobrochoneura, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Madagascar. It has a rosette of leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as forests and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Neobrochoneura acuminata has been used in traditional medicine to treat fever, as an antiseptic, and as an insect repellent. It is also used in perfumery and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Neobrochoneura acuminata are small and white, with four petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Neobrochoneura acuminata is a small shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F). It can be pruned to maintain its shape and size.

Where to Find Neobrochoneura acuminata

Neobrochoneura acuminata is native to the Brazilian states of Bahia and Minas Gerais.

Neobrochoneura acuminata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Neobrochoneura acuminata?

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Asteraceae

Species in the Myristicaceae family

Bicuiba oleifera, Brochoneura usambarensis, Coelocaryon botryoides, Coelocaryon oxycarpum, Coelocaryon preussii, Coelocaryon sphaerocarpum, Compsoneura anoriensis, Compsoneura atopa, Compsoneura capitellata, Compsoneura claroensis, Compsoneura cuatrecasasii, Compsoneura debilis, Compsoneura diazii, Compsoneura excelsa, Compsoneura lapidiflora, Compsoneura mexicana, Compsoneura mutisii, Compsoneura racemosa, Compsoneura rigidifolia, Compsoneura schultesiana, Compsoneura sprucei, Compsoneura trianae, Compsoneura ulei, Doyleanthus arillata, Endocomia canarioides, Endocomia macrocoma, Endocomia rufirachis, Endocomia virella, Gymnacranthera bancana, Gymnacranthera canarica, Gymnacranthera contracta, Gymnacranthera farquhariana, Gymnacranthera forbesii, Gymnacranthera maliliensis, Gymnacranthera ocellata, Haematodendron glabrum, Horsfieldia ampla, Horsfieldia ampliformis, Horsfieldia amplomontana, Horsfieldia amygdalina, Horsfieldia androphora, Horsfieldia angularis, Horsfieldia aruana, Horsfieldia atjehensis, Horsfieldia australiana, Horsfieldia basifissa, Horsfieldia borneensis, Horsfieldia brachiata, Horsfieldia carnosa, Horsfieldia clavata,

References

POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77211347-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.