Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
puberula
ID:
250987

Status:
valid

Authors:
Merr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1915

Citation Micro:
J. Washington Acad. Sci. 5: 542 (1915)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000250319

Common Names

  • Neonauclea puberula
  • Slightly-hairy Neonauclea
  • Slightly-hairy Neonauclea

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Synonyms

  • Nauclea puberula Merr. [valid]

Description

Neonauclea puberula (also called Pubescent 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 puberula is used as an ornamental plant, for its attractive flowers and foliage. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Neonauclea puberula has white flowers with yellow centers and red anthers. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Neonauclea puberula can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is not frost tolerant.

Where to Find Neonauclea puberula

Neonauclea puberula can be found in tropical regions of Africa and Asia.

Neonauclea puberula FAQ

What is the scientific name of Neonauclea puberula?

Neonauclea puberula

What is the common name of Neonauclea puberula?

Hairy Neonauclea

What is the natural habitat of Neonauclea puberula?

It is found in tropical rainforests in Southeast Asia

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,

References