Newtonia erlangeri - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Harms) Brenan
Source:
ildis
Year:
1955
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull.10: 180 (1955)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000167233
Common Names
- Erlanger's Newtonia
- Newtonia Erlangeri
- Erlangeri Newtonia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Piptadenia erlangeri Harms [valid]
Description
Newtonia erlangeri (also called 'Erlanger's Newtonia', among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to Chile and Argentina. It has a woody stem and small, oval leaves. It typically grows in rocky areas and dry grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Newtonia erlangeri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Newtonia erlangeri has small, yellow flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem. The leaves are long and narrow.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Newtonia erlangeri is a small, evergreen tree native to the tropical forests of Central and South America. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained soil.
Where to Find Newtonia erlangeri
Newtonia erlangeri can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Newtonia erlangeri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Newtonia erlangeri?
Newtonia erlangeri
What is the common name of Newtonia erlangeri?
Unknown
What is the growth habit of Newtonia erlangeri?
It is a shrub or small tree
Species in the Newtonia genus
Newtonia aubrevillei, Newtonia buchananii, Newtonia duparquetiana, Newtonia elliotii, Newtonia erlangeri, Newtonia glandulifera, Newtonia griffoniana, Newtonia hildebrandtii, Newtonia leucocarpa, Newtonia paucijuga, Newtonia zenkeri, Newtonia grandifolia, Newtonia glandulifera, Newtonia devredii, Newtonia camerunensis, Newtonia scandens, Newtonia duncanthomasii,
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
John Patrick Micklethwait Brenan (1917-1985): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brenan' in the authors string.
Hermann Harms (1870-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Harms' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Newtonia erlangeri (Harms) Brenan: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.