Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
brachiata
ID:
380581

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wight

Source:
cmp

Year:
1853

Citation Micro:
Icon. Pl. Ind. Orient. 6: 1 (1853)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000379913



Common Names

  • Nothosaerva brachiata
  • Brachiata sedge
  • Brachiata nut-grass


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Synonyms

  • Achyranthes brachiata L. [unknown]
  • Aerva brachiata Mart. [unknown]
  • Aerva chenopodiifolia Bojer [unknown]
  • Amaranthus minutus Lesch. ex Moq. [unknown]
  • Illecebrum brachiatum (L.) L. [unknown]
  • Pseudanthus brachiatus (L.) Wight [unknown]

Description

Nothosaerva brachiata (also called Brachiata Clubrush, among many other common names) is a perennial grass-like plant that grows in tufts and is native to tropical and subtropical regions of India. It typically grows in wetland habitats and prefers moist soils.

Uses & Benefits

Nothosaerva brachiata is a medicinal plant used to treat digestive and urinary disorders. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known to attract butterflies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Nothosaerva brachiata has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nothosaerva brachiata is a perennial herbaceous plant native to India. It is propagated by seed or stem cuttings. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.

Where to Find Nothosaerva brachiata

Nothosaerva brachiata is native to India, Sri Lanka, and China.

Nothosaerva brachiata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nothosaerva brachiata?

Nothosaerva brachiata

What is the common name of Nothosaerva brachiata?

Brachiata

What is the family of Nothosaerva brachiata?

Cyperaceae

Species in the Nothosaerva 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,

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