Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
wallisii
ID:
250883

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1924

Citation Micro:
Orchid Rev. 32: 355 (1924)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000250215

Common Names

  • Neomoorea Wallisii
  • Wallis's Neomoorea
  • Wallis Neomoorea

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Synonyms

  • Lueddemannia wallisii Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Moorea irrorata Rolfe [unknown]
  • Neomoorea irrorata Rolfe [unknown]

Description

Neomoorea wallisii (also called Moorea wallisii, 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

Neomoorea wallisii 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

Neomoorea wallisii has white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Neomoorea wallisii is a species of plant in the family Gesneriaceae. It is native to Colombia. It is an evergreen shrub that grows to a height of 1 m. It can be propagated from cuttings or by division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Neomoorea wallisii

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

Neomoorea wallisii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Neomoorea wallisii?

Neomoorea wallisii

What is the common name of Neomoorea wallisii?

Wallis' Moorea

What is the natural habitat of Neomoorea wallisii?

Neotropical rainforest

Species in the Neomoorea genus

Species in the Orchidaceae family

Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,

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