Neanotis wightiana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Wall. ex Wight & Arn.) W.H.Lewis
Source:
wcs
Year:
1966
Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 53: 40 (1966)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000249781
Common Names
- Nealchornea wightiana
- Wightiana Nealchornea
- Wightiana Nealchornea Tree
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- Anotis wightiana Benth. & Hook.f. [valid]
- Neanotis wightiana compressa (Wall. ex G.Don) W.H.Lewis [valid]
- Oldenlandia teysmanniana Miq. [valid]
- Spermacoce compressa Wall. & G.Don [valid]
- Anotis wightiana compressa (Wall. ex G.Don) Craib [valid]
- Hedyotis wightiana Wall. [unknown]
- Anotis wightiana (Wall. ex Wight & Arn.) Wall. [deprecated]
- Anotis teysmaniana (Miq.) J.Joseph [valid]
Description
Neanotis wightiana (also called Wight's Neanotis, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with small, oval leaves and white flowers. It is native to India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka and is typically found in moist forests and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Neanotis wightiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Neanotis wightiana are white, with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round, and the seedlings are slender and upright.
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Neanotis wightiana can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Neanotis wightiana
Neanotis wightiana is native to India, Bangladesh, and Myanmar.
Neanotis wightiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Neanotis wightiana?
Neanotis wightiana
What is the natural habitat of Neanotis wightiana?
It is found in tropical and subtropical climates in India, Sri Lanka, and parts of Southeast Asia.
What are the common uses of Neanotis wightiana?
It is used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-133414: Based on the initial data import
Nathaniel Wolff Wallich (1786-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wall.' in the authors string.
George Arnott Walker-Arnott (1799-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arn.' in the authors string.
Robert Wight (1796-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wight' in the authors string.
Walter Hepworth Lewis (b.1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.H.Lewis' in the authors string.