Paederia ntiti - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Mouly & Puff
Source:
wcs
Year:
2010
Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 28: 262 (2010)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000918642
Common Names
- Paederia ntiti
- Ntiti Paederia
- Ntiti's Paederia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Paederia ntiti (also called Ntiti Paederia, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub with a creeping rhizome. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in moist and shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Paederia ntiti is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Paederia ntiti is white or yellowish-white in color and has five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nut-like structure. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Paederia ntiti is a tropical shrub native to South America. It is an easy-to-grow plant that prefers moist, well-drained soils and partial shade. Propagation can be done by stem cuttings or by seed. Stem cuttings should be taken in early spring or late summer and planted in a sterile, well-drained medium. Seeds should be sown in a sterile, well-drained medium and kept moist. Germination can take up to several months.
Where to Find Paederia ntiti
Paederia ntiti can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America, particularly in Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.
Species in the Paederia genus
Paederia argentea, Paederia axilliflora, Paederia bojeriana, Paederia brasiliensis, Paederia calycina, Paederia cavaleriei, Paederia ciliata, Paederia cruddasiana, Paederia farinosa, Paederia foetida, Paederia grandidieri, Paederia lanata, Paederia lanuginosa, Paederia linearis, Paederia majungensis, Paederia mandrarensis, Paederia microcephala, Paederia pallida, Paederia pertomentosa, Paederia pilifera, Paederia pospischilii, Paederia praetermissa, Paederia sambiranensis, Paederia spectatissima, Paederia stenobotrya, Paederia taolagnarensis, Paederia thorelii, Paederia thouarsiana, Paederia verticillata, Paederia yunnanensis, Paederia ntiti, Paederia emeiensis, Paederia changguan,
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-464056: Based on the initial data import
Christian Puff (1949-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Puff' in the authors string.
Arnaud Mouly: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mouly' in the authors string.