Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
parasitica
ID:
1317917

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Sw.) Hammel

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Syst. Bot. Missouri Bot. Gard. 129: 629 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001330371

Common Names

  • Notopleura parasitica
  • Parasitic Notopleura
  • Parasitical Notopleura

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Description

Notopleura parasitica (also called 'Parasitica', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Melastomataceae. It is found in Bolivia, Brazil, and Paraguay. It is found in savannas and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Notopleura parasitica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Notopleura parasitica sub. tetrapyrena (Urb.) Greuter & R.Rankin
Notopleura parasitica sub. parasitica

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Notopleura parasitica has small white flowers with yellow centers and red-tipped petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with a reddish-purple hue.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Notopleura parasitica can be propagated from stem cuttings or seed. It should be grown in a well-draining soil mix, in a partially shaded area. Water the soil when it is dry to the touch, and fertilize every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Notopleura parasitica

Notopleura parasitica can be found in the Andes Mountains in South America.

Notopleura parasitica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Notopleura parasitica?

Notopleura parasitica

What are the common names of Notopleura parasitica?

Common names of Notopleura parasitica include Parasitic Notopleura and Notopleura

Where is Notopleura parasitica found?

Notopleura parasitica is found in the southeastern United States

Species in the Notopleura genus

Notopleura acuta, Notopleura aequatoriana, Notopleura aggregata, Notopleura agostinii, Notopleura albens, Notopleura aligera, Notopleura aneurophylla, Notopleura aneurophylloides, Notopleura angustissima, Notopleura anomothyrsa, Notopleura araguensis, Notopleura callejasii, Notopleura camponutans, Notopleura capacifolia, Notopleura chapensis, Notopleura cincinalis, Notopleura congesta, Notopleura crassa, Notopleura cundinamarcana, Notopleura decurrens, Notopleura discolor, Notopleura dukei, Notopleura epiphytica, Notopleura fernandezii, Notopleura hondurensis, Notopleura humensis, Notopleura iridescens, Notopleura lanosa, Notopleura lateralis, Notopleura lateriflora, Notopleura latistipula, Notopleura leucantha, Notopleura longipedunculoides, Notopleura longissima, Notopleura macrophylla, Notopleura macropodantha, Notopleura marginata, Notopleura maxonii, Notopleura merumensis, Notopleura micayensis, Notopleura microbracteata, Notopleura multiramosa, Notopleura nepokroeffiae, Notopleura palestinae, Notopleura panamensis, Notopleura parasiggersiana, Notopleura patria, Notopleura peperomiae, Notopleura perpapillifera, Notopleura perparva,

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

Olof Swartz (1760-1817): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sw.' in the authors string.
Barry Edward Hammel (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hammel' in the authors string.