Status:
valid
Authors:
Standl.
Source:
tro
Year:
1931
Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Columb. Mus., Bot. Ser. 11: 81 (1931)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001086569
Common Names
- Neea boliviana
- Neea-da-Bolívia
- Neea-da-serra
Description
Neea boliviana (also called Bolivian neea, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub native to the Andes of Peru and Bolivia. It has small, leathery leaves and small white flowers. It is found in high-altitude cloud forests and humid montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Neea boliviana is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive flowers and foliage. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Neea boliviana has white flowers with yellow centers and four petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and have small, round leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Neea boliviana is a shrub or small tree that can reach a height of up to 8 m. It is native to the Caribbean, Central and South America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light.
Where to Find Neea boliviana
Neea boliviana is native to South America and can be found in tropical forests.
Species in the Neea genus
Neea clarkii,
Neea davidsei,
Neea huachamacarae,
Neea grandis,
Neea cedenensis,
Neea floribunda,
Neea guaiquinimae,
Neea choriophylla,
Neea brevipedunculata,
Neea bracteosa,
Neea acuminatissima,
Neea bernardii,
Neea anisophylla,
Neea amplifolia,
Neea amaruayensis,
Neea sebastianii,
Neea subglabrata,
Neea robusta,
Neea ignicola,
Neea tristis,
Neea stenophylla,
Neea tepuiensis,
Neea tenuis,
Neea urophylla,
Neea marahuacae,
Neea mapourioides,
Neea liesneri,
Neea laetevirens,
Neea parimensis,
Neea psychotrioides,
Neea pittieri,
Neea neblinensis,
Neea ovalifolia,
Neea orosiana,
Neea obovata,
Neea obovoides,
Neea altissima,
Neea boliviana,
Neea constricta,
Neea dimorphophylla,
Neea divaricata,
Neea fagifolia,
Neea macrophylla,
Neea madeirana,
Neea mapirensis,
Neea mollis,
Neea oppositifolia,
Neea parviflora,
Neea pendulina,
Neea pubescens,
Species in the Nyctaginaceae family
Abronia alba,
Abronia alpina,
Abronia ameliae,
Abronia ammophila,
Abronia angustifolia,
Abronia argillosa,
Abronia bigelovii,
Abronia bolackii,
Abronia carnea,
Abronia crux-maltae,
Abronia elliptica,
Abronia fragrans,
Abronia gracilis,
Abronia latifolia,
Abronia macrocarpa,
Abronia maritima,
Abronia mellifera,
Abronia micrantha,
Abronia minor,
Abronia nana,
Abronia nealleyi,
Abronia parviflora,
Abronia pogonantha,
Abronia turbinata,
Abronia umbellata,
Abronia villosa,
Abronia insularis,
Abronia neurophylla,
Abronia platyphylla,
Abronia variabilis,
Acleisanthes acutifolia,
Acleisanthes angustifolia,
Acleisanthes anisophylla,
Acleisanthes chenopodioides,
Acleisanthes crassifolia,
Acleisanthes diffusa,
Acleisanthes lanceolata,
Acleisanthes longiflora,
Acleisanthes nana,
Acleisanthes nevadensis,
Acleisanthes obtusa,
Acleisanthes palmeri,
Acleisanthes parvifolia,
Acleisanthes purpusiana,
Acleisanthes somalensis,
Acleisanthes undulata,
Acleisanthes wrightii,
Allionia choisyi,
Allionia incarnata,
Allionia viscida,