Status:
valid
Authors:
(Reinw. ex Havil.) Bakh.f.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1963
Citation Micro:
Blumea 12: 63 (1963)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000250307
Common Names
- Neonauclea pallida
- Pale Neonauclea
- Pale Neonauclea
Synonyms
- Nauclea pallida Reinw. ex Havil. [valid]
Description
Neonauclea pallida (also called Pale Mahogany, among many other common names) is a species of flowering tree in the Rubiaceae family. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar. It grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Neonauclea pallida is used as an ornamental plant, for its attractive flowers and foliage. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Neonauclea pallida sub. malaccensis (Gand.) Ridsdale
Neonauclea pallida sub. pallida
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Neonauclea pallida has white flowers with yellow centers and red anthers. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Neonauclea pallida can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into smaller sections and replanted in a well-drained soil mix.
Where to Find Neonauclea pallida
Neonauclea pallida can be found in tropical regions of Africa and Asia.
Neonauclea pallida FAQ
What is the scientific name of Neonauclea pallida?
Neonauclea pallida
What is the common name of Neonauclea pallida?
Pale Neonauclea
What is the natural habitat of Neonauclea pallida?
It is native to the Philippines
Species in the Neonauclea genus
Neonauclea acuminata,
Neonauclea angustifolia,
Neonauclea anthraciticus,
Neonauclea artocarpoides,
Neonauclea bartlingii,
Neonauclea bomberaiensis,
Neonauclea borneensis,
Neonauclea brassii,
Neonauclea butonensis,
Neonauclea calcarea,
Neonauclea calycina,
Neonauclea celebica,
Neonauclea ceramensis,
Neonauclea chalmersii,
Neonauclea circumscissa,
Neonauclea clemensiae,
Neonauclea colla,
Neonauclea coronata,
Neonauclea cyclophylla,
Neonauclea cyrtopoda,
Neonauclea endertii,
Neonauclea excelsa,
Neonauclea excelsioides,
Neonauclea formicaria,
Neonauclea forsteri,
Neonauclea gageana,
Neonauclea gigantea,
Neonauclea glabra,
Neonauclea glandulifera,
Neonauclea griffithii,
Neonauclea hagenii,
Neonauclea havilandii,
Neonauclea intercontinentalis,
Neonauclea jagori,
Neonauclea kentii,
Neonauclea kraboensis,
Neonauclea lanceolata,
Neonauclea longipedunculata,
Neonauclea maluensis,
Neonauclea media,
Neonauclea montana,
Neonauclea morotaiensis,
Neonauclea obversifolia,
Neonauclea pallida,
Neonauclea paracyrtopoda,
Neonauclea parviflora,
Neonauclea perspicuinervia,
Neonauclea pseudocalycina,
Neonauclea pseudopeduncularis,
Neonauclea puberula,
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,