Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
smithii
ID:
380522

Status:
valid

Authors:
Oerst.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1855

Citation Micro:
Vidensk. Meddel. Naturhist. Foren. Kjøbenhavn 1854: 119 (1855)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000379854



Common Names

  • Nelsonia smithii
  • NelsoniaSmithii
  • Nelsonia Smithii


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Description

Nelsonia smithii (also called 'Smith's Nelsonia', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub with a cushion-like habit. It is native to South Africa and is found in dry, rocky areas. It has small, grey-green leaves and yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Nelsonia smithii is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and stomach ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Nelsonia smithii has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nelsonia smithii is an evergreen shrub that is native to Southeast Asia. It prefers a warm, humid environment with plenty of indirect light. It prefers a moist, well-draining soil mix with a pH between 5.5 and 6.5. Propagation is done by cuttings or by seed.

Where to Find Nelsonia smithii

Nelsonia smithii is found in tropical Asia, from India to China and Japan.

Nelsonia smithii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nelsonia smithii?

Nelsonia smithii

What is the common name of Nelsonia smithii?

Smith's Nelsonia

What is the natural habitat of Nelsonia smithii?

Forests and grasslands of India

Species in the Nelsonia genus

Species in the Acanthaceae family

Acanthopale macrocarpa, Acanthopale confertiflora, Acanthopale decempedalis, Acanthopale laxiflora, Acanthopale madagascariensis, Acanthopale pubescens, Acanthopale aethiogermanica, Acanthopale breviceps, Acanthopale cuneifolia, Acanthopale ramiflora, Acanthopale perrieri, Acanthopale humblotii, Acanthopsis carduifolia, Acanthopsis disperma, Acanthopsis glauca, Acanthopsis hoffmannseggiana, Acanthopsis horrida, Acanthopsis scullyi, Acanthopsis spathularis, Acanthopsis disperma, Acanthopsis tuba, Acanthopsis ludoviciana, Acanthopsis adamanticola, Acanthopsis dispermoides, Acanthopsis erosa, Acanthopsis dregeana, Acanthopsis tetragona, Acanthopsis glandulopalmata, Acanthopsis insueta, Acanthopsis nitida, Acanthopsis pagodiformis, Acanthopsis glabra, Acanthopsis villosa, Acanthus austromontanus, Acanthus greuterianus, Acanthus kulalensis, Acanthus arboreus, Acanthus carduaceus, Acanthus caroli-alexandri, Acanthus caudatus, Acanthus dioscoridis, Acanthus ebracteatus, Acanthus eminens, Acanthus flexicaulis, Acanthus gaed, Acanthus guineensis, Acanthus hirsutus, Acanthus hungaricus, Acanthus ilicifolius, Acanthus latisepalus,

References

Anders Sandøe Ørsted (1816-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Oerst.' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.