Neanotis prabhui - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Sunil, P.M.Salim & Ratheesh
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2021
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 527(3): 235. 2021
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000028147
Common Names
- Neanotis prabhui
- Prabhui Neanotis
- Prabhui Neanotis Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Neanotis prabhui (also called Prabhu's Neanotis, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 10 m in height. It is native to the Western Ghats in India, occurring in the states of Karnataka and Kerala. It is found in evergreen and semi-evergreen forests.
Uses & Benefits
Neanotis prabhui is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used medicinally for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Neanotis prabhui has small white flowers with a sweet fragrance. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Neanotis prabhui is an evergreen shrub that is best grown in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a sandy soil mix. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame or in a sunny spot in the garden. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle.
Where to Find Neanotis prabhui
Neanotis prabhui can be found in the tropical forests of India.
Neanotis prabhui FAQ
What is the scientific name of Neanotis prabhui?
Neanotis prabhui
What is the common name of Neanotis prabhui?
Prabhui
What is the natural habitat of Neanotis prabhui?
Tropical moist forests
Species in the Neanotis genus
Neanotis boerhavioides, Neanotis calycina, Neanotis carnosa, Neanotis decipiens, Neanotis formosana, Neanotis gracilis, Neanotis hirsuta, Neanotis hondae, Neanotis indica, Neanotis ingrata, Neanotis kwangtungensis, Neanotis lancifolia, Neanotis latifolia, Neanotis longiflora, Neanotis monosperma, Neanotis montholonii, Neanotis nummularia, Neanotis nummulariformis, Neanotis oxyphylla, Neanotis prainiana, Neanotis rheedei, Neanotis rhombicarpa, Neanotis richardiana, Neanotis ritchiei, Neanotis sahyadrica, Neanotis thwaitesiana, Neanotis trimera, Neanotis tubulosa, Neanotis urophylla, Neanotis wightiana, Neanotis subtilis, Neanotis nana, Neanotis trichoclada, Neanotis prabhui,
Species in the Rubiaceae family
Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,