Neillia sparsiflora - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Rehder
Source:
rjp
Year:
1920
Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 1: 257 (1920)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000990302
Common Names
- Neillia sparsiflora
- Scattered-Flowered Neillia
- Sparse-Flowered Neillia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Neillia sparsiflora (also called 'Sparse-flowered Neillia', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the Himalayas. It typically grows in moist, shady areas and can reach a height of up to 2 m. Its leaves are divided into three leaflets and its flowers are white or pink.
Uses & Benefits
Neillia sparsiflora is used as an ornamental plant, as a medicinal plant, and as a food source. It is known to have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, and is used to treat a variety of ailments such as fever, pain, and digestive issues. It is also used to make jams, jellies, and other food products.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Neillia sparsiflora is white in colour and has a five-petalled corolla. The seed is a small, black, oblong nut. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Neillia sparsiflora is a deciduous shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and placed in a rooting medium. Once established, the plant can be transplanted to a larger pot or into the ground.
Where to Find Neillia sparsiflora
Neillia sparsiflora can be found in East Asia, from Japan to China.
Species in the Neillia genus
Neillia tanakae, Neillia rubiflora, Neillia sparsiflora, Neillia thyrsiflora, Neillia incisa, Neillia hanceana, Neillia densiflora, Neillia grandiflora, Neillia serratisepala, Neillia affinis, Neillia gracilis, Neillia uekii, Neillia sinensis, Neillia ribesioides, Neillia thibetica, Neillia jinggangshanensis,
Species in the Rosaceae family
Acaena macrocephala, Acaena antarctica, Acaena argentea, Acaena boliviana, Acaena buchananii, Acaena echinata, Acaena agnipila, Acaena cylindristachya, Acaena confertissima, Acaena eupatoria, Acaena integerrima, Acaena leptacantha, Acaena ovina, Acaena magellanica, Acaena masafuerana, Acaena patagonica, Acaena tenera, Acaena platyacantha, Acaena pumila, Acaena splendens, Acaena stricta, Acaena stangii, Acaena trifida, Acaena pallida, Acaena caespitosa, Acaena saccaticupula, Acaena subincisa, Acaena hirsutula, Acaena fissistipula, Acaena glabra, Acaena tesca, Acaena juvenca, Acaena emittens, Acaena dumicola, Acaena profundeincisa, Acaena minor, Acaena alpina, Acaena montana, Acaena myriophylla, Acaena poeppigiana, Acaena anserovina, Acaena sericea, Acaena latebrosa, Acaena sarmentosa, Acaena elongata, Acaena exigua, Acaena rorida, Acaena novae-zelandiae, Acaena pinnatifida, Acaena inermis,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record rjp-1876: Based on the initial data import
Alfred Rehder (1863-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rehder' in the authors string.