Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
mucronata
ID:
379466

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Forssk.) Asch. & Schweinf.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1887

Citation Micro:
Ill. Fl. Égypte : 131 (1887)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000378798



Common Names

  • Noaea mucronata
  • Mucronate Noaea
  • Noaea


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Synonyms

  • Noaea spinosissima (L.f.) Moq. [unknown]
  • Salsola mucronata Forssk. [unknown]
  • Salsola camphorosmoides Desf. [unknown]
  • Anabasis echinus M.Bieb. [unknown]
  • Anabasis spinosissima L.f. [unknown]
  • Halogeton spinosissimus (L.f.) C.A.Mey. [unknown]

Description

Noaea mucronata (also called 'Mucronate Noaea', among many other common names) is an annual plant native to Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia. It has small, yellow-brown flowers and grows to a height of 0.3 meters. It is found in moist, grassy areas and is tolerant of shade.

Uses & Benefits

Noaea mucronata is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Noaea mucronata is a small, yellowish-green spikelet. The seeds are small, dark brown and triangular in shape. The seedlings are slender, with a single, narrow leaf and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Noaea mucronata is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or from seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It can tolerate drought and is often grown as an ornamental in gardens.

Where to Find Noaea mucronata

Noaea mucronata can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Noaea mucronata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Noaea mucronata?

Noaea mucronata

What is the common name of Noaea mucronata?

Mucronata's Noaea

What type of plant is Noaea mucronata?

It is a shrub

Species in the Noaea genus

Species in the Amaranthaceae family

Achyranthes arborescens, Achyranthes aspera, Achyranthes bidentata, Achyranthes diandra, Achyranthes fasciculata, Achyranthes mangarevica, Achyranthes marchionica, Achyranthes margaretarum, Achyranthes mutica, Achyranthes splendens, Achyranthes talbotii, Achyranthes shahii, Achyropsis avicularis, Achyropsis filifolia, Achyropsis fruticulosa, Achyropsis gracilis, Achyropsis laniceps, Achyropsis leptostachya, Acroglochin obtusifolia, Acroglochin persicarioides, Aerva artemisioides, Aerva caudata, Aerva congesta, Aerva coriacea, Aerva edulis, Aerva glabrata, Aerva humbertii, Aerva javanica, Aerva lanata, Aerva leucura, Aerva madagassica, Aerva microphylla, Aerva monsonia, Aerva radicans, Aerva revoluta, Aerva sanguinolenta, Aerva timorensis, Aerva triangularifolia, Aerva villosa, Aerva wightii, Agathophora alopecuroides, Agriophyllum lateriflorum, Agriophyllum latifolium, Agriophyllum minus, Agriophyllum montasirii, Agriophyllum paletzkianum, Agriophyllum squarrosum, Allenrolfea occidentalis, Allenrolfea patagonica, Allenrolfea vaginata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2378230: Based on the initial data import
Georg August Schweinfurth (1836-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schweinf.' in the authors string.
Paul Friedrich August Ascherson (1834-1913): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Asch.' in the authors string.
Peter Forsskål (1732-1763): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Forssk.' in the authors string.