Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lutea
ID:
174818

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Leavenw.) Benth.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1841

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. (Hooker)4: 356 (1841)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000174147

Common Names

  • Neptunia Lutea
  • Yellow Neptunia
  • Yellow False Indigo

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Synonyms

  • Acacia lutea Hitchc. [unknown]
  • Neptunia lutea multipinnata B.L.Turner [valid]
  • Neptunia lutea tenuis (Benth.) Robinson [deprecated]
  • Neptunia tenuis Benth. [valid]
  • Acacia lutea Leavenw. [valid]
  • Neptunia virgata Trel. [valid]
  • Darlingtonia virgata Raf. [valid]
  • Neptunia lutea tenuis (Benth.) B.L.Rob. [valid]
  • Desmanthus luteus (Leavenw.) Benth. ex Chapman [unknown]

Description

Neptunia lutea (also called Neptunia lutea, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to South America. It has a woody stem and its leaves are simple, alternate, and ovate-lanceolate in shape. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests and is found in Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina.

Uses & Benefits

Neptunia lutea is used in traditional medicines for treating fever, inflammation, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant for its attractive yellow flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Neptunia lutea has yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, dark brown and round. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with a white stripe in the middle.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Neptunia lutea is a perennial shrub that grows in tropical and subtropical climates. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and planted in a moist, well-drained soil. The plants should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.

Where to Find Neptunia lutea

Neptunia lutea is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Chihuahua, Durango, and Sonora.

Neptunia lutea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Neptunia lutea?

Neptunia lutea

What is the common name of Neptunia lutea?

Yellow Neptunia

Where is Neptunia lutea found?

It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Melines Conklin Leavenworth (1796-1862): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Leavenw.' in the authors string.