Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
recondita
ID:
922695

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hammel & C.M.Taylor

Source:
wcs

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Novon 21: 139 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000922030

Common Names

  • Notopleura recondita
  • Hidden Notopleura
  • Recondite Notopleura

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Description

Notopleura recondita (also called 'Recondite Notopleura', among many other common names) is a small shrub native to the tropical rainforest of South America. It has long, thin, dark green leaves and small, white flowers with yellow and purple markings. It is found in humid, shady areas, usually growing on tree trunks or branches.

Uses & Benefits

Notopleura recondita is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for landscaping purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Notopleura recondita has small, white flowers that are arranged in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small, oblong and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single, upright stem with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Notopleura recondita is a shrub native to Peru. It is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers a warm, humid environment and should be grown in a well-draining potting mix. It should be watered regularly and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer every few weeks. Propagation can be done by cuttings or by seed.

Where to Find Notopleura recondita

Notopleura recondita is native to Ecuador and can be found in the Andean region.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-467646: Based on the initial data import
Charlotte M. Taylor (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.M.Taylor' in the authors string.
Barry Edward Hammel (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hammel' in the authors string.