Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Species:
pedicellata
ID:
250877

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Burret) Mattos

Source:
wcs

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Loefgrenia 76: 2 (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000250209

Common Names

  • Neomitranthes pedicellata
  • Pedicellata Moss
  • Pedicellata Mitranthes Moss

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Description

Neomitranthes pedicellata (also called Mitranthes pedicellata, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Gesneriaceae family. It is a small, herbaceous, perennial plant with a creeping rhizome. It is native to Brazil and is found in open, rocky areas in the Atlantic forest biome.

Uses & Benefits

Neomitranthes pedicellata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties to treat various ailments such as fever, skin diseases, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Neomitranthes pedicellata is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and thin with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Neomitranthes pedicellata is a species of plant in the family Gesneriaceae. It is native to Brazil. It is an evergreen shrub that grows to a height of 2 m. It can be propagated from cuttings or by division. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Neomitranthes pedicellata

Neomitranthes pedicellata is native to the tropical rainforests of South America, particularly in Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.

Neomitranthes pedicellata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Neomitranthes pedicellata?

Neomitranthes pedicellata

What is the common name of Neomitranthes pedicellata?

Pedicellate Mitranthe

What is the natural habitat of Neomitranthes pedicellata?

Neotropical rainforest

Species in the Myrtaceae family

Acca lanuginosa, Acca macrostema, Accara elegans, Actinodium cunninghamii, Agonis baxteri, Agonis flexuosa, Agonis grandiflora, Agonis theiformis, Agonis undulata, Agonis hypericifolia, Algrizea macrochlamys, Algrizea minor, Allosyncarpia ternata, Aluta appressa, Aluta aspera, Aluta maisonneuvei, Aluta quadrata, Aluta teres, Amomyrtella irregularis, Amomyrtella guilii, Amomyrtus luma, Amomyrtus meli, Angophora bakeri, Angophora clelandi, Angophora costata, Angophora crassifolia, Angophora dichromophloia, Angophora euryphylla, Angophora exul, Angophora floribunda, Angophora hispida, Angophora inopina, Angophora leiocarpa, Angophora melanoxylon, Angophora paludosa, Angophora robur, Angophora subvelutina, Angophora woodsiana, Angophora clelandii, Anticoryne diosmoides, Anticoryne ovalifolia, Anticoryne melanosperma, Archirhodomyrtus baladensis, Archirhodomyrtus beckleri, Archirhodomyrtus paitensis, Archirhodomyrtus turbinata, Archirhodomyrtus vieillardii, Arillastrum gummiferum, Astartea aspera, Astartea corniculata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-133886: Based on the initial data import
João Rodrigues de Mattos (b.1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mattos' in the authors string.
Max Burret (1883-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Burret' in the authors string.