Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
nagpurensis
ID:
747769

Status:
valid

Authors:
(V.A.W.Graham) M.R.Almeida

Source:
ksu

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Fl. Maharashtra 4A: 90 (2003)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000747102



Common Names

  • Nagpurensis Rostellularia
  • Rostellularia Nagpurensis
  • Nagpurensis


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Description

Rostellularia nagpurensis (also called Nagpur Rostellularia, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 1 meter tall. It is native to India and is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Rostellularia nagpurensis is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat various ailments, including skin diseases, fever, and headaches. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rostellularia nagpurensis has small, purple flowers that bloom in clusters. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rostellularia nagpurensis can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The clumps should be divided into smaller sections and replanted.

Where to Find Rostellularia nagpurensis

Rostellularia nagpurensis is native to India and can be found in the wild in this region.

Rostellularia nagpurensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rostellularia nagpurensis?

Rostellularia nagpurensis

What is the family of Rostellularia nagpurensis?

Asteraceae

Where is Rostellularia nagpurensis found?

India

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

Marselin Rusario Almeida (1939-2017): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.R.Almeida' in the authors string.
Victoria Anne Wassell Graham (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'V.A.W.Graham' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77108309-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.