Status:
valid
Authors:
(N.Mey.) Sennikov & Kurtto
Source:
wcvp
Year:
2017
Citation Micro:
Memoranda Soc. Fauna Fl. Fenn. 93: 66 (2017)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001428309
Description
Normeyera doerriana (also called Doerr's normeyera, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with white flowers. It is native to Central America and the Caribbean, and is found in wet forests and disturbed sites.
Uses & Benefits
Normeyera doerriana is an ornamental plant, often used in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Normeyera doerriana is a small, white or yellowish-white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are slender, with long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Normeyera doerriana is propagated by seeds or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle. The plants should be grown in full sun or partial shade and require regular watering.
Where to Find Normeyera doerriana
Normeyera doerriana can be found in South Africa.
Normeyera doerriana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Normeyera doerriana?
Normeyera doerriana
What is the family of Normeyera doerriana?
Asteraceae
What is the common name of Normeyera doerriana?
Doerr's Normeyera
Species in the Normeyera genus
Species in the Rosaceae family
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Acaena cylindristachya,
Acaena confertissima,
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Acaena ovina,
Acaena magellanica,
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Acaena tenera,
Acaena platyacantha,
Acaena pumila,
Acaena splendens,
Acaena stricta,
Acaena stangii,
Acaena trifida,
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Acaena caespitosa,
Acaena saccaticupula,
Acaena subincisa,
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Acaena minor,
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