Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Species:
castaneifolia
ID:
380259

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Roth) Ding Hou

Source:
ksu

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Blumea 24: 33 (1978)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000379591

Common Names

  • Nothopegia castaneifolia
  • Chestnut-Leaved Nothopegia
  • Chestnut-Leaved Uvaria

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Synonyms

  • Nothopegia racemosa (Dalzell) Ramamoorthy [unknown]
  • Ficus castaneifolia Roth [unknown]
  • Glycycarpus edulis Dalzell [rejected]
  • Glycycarpus racemosus Dalzell [unknown]
  • Nothopegia racemosa angustifolia (Gamble) Chithra [unknown]

Description

Nothopegia castaneifolia (also called Chestnut-Leaved Nothopegia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South India. It is a small, erect herb with a woody stem and small, white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Nothopegia castaneifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a source of food and medicine by the Aboriginal people of Australia.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Nothopegia castaneifolia are white, with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nothopegia castaneifolia is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in a container or in the ground. It can be pruned to maintain a desired shape and size.

Where to Find Nothopegia castaneifolia

Nothopegia castaneifolia can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of South India and Sri Lanka.

Nothopegia castaneifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nothopegia castaneifolia?

Nothopegia castaneifolia

What is the natural habitat of Nothopegia castaneifolia?

It is found in tropical and subtropical moist evergreen forests of India.

What is the flowering season of Nothopegia castaneifolia?

It flowers from December to April.

Species in the Anacardiaceae family

Abrahamia buxifolia, Abrahamia thouvenotii, Abrahamia littoralis, Abrahamia latifolia, Abrahamia minutifolia, Abrahamia ditimena, Abrahamia betamponensis, Abrahamia capuronii, Abrahamia delphinensis, Abrahamia ellipticarpa, Abrahamia elongata, Abrahamia itromoensis, Abrahamia turkii, Abrahamia deflexa, Abrahamia grandidieri, Abrahamia humbertii, Abrahamia ibityensis, Abrahamia lecomtei, Abrahamia lenticellata, Abrahamia lokobensis, Abrahamia longipetiolata, Abrahamia louvelii, Abrahamia nitida, Abrahamia oblongifolia, Abrahamia pauciflora, Abrahamia phillipsonii, Abrahamia sambiranensis, Abrahamia sericea, Abrahamia suarezensis, Abrahamia viguieri, Abrahamia revoluta, Abrahamia antongilensis, Abrahamia darainensis, Abrahamia patrickii, Actinocheita filicina, Allospondias lakonensis, Allospondias laxiflora, Amphipterygium simplicifolium, Amphipterygium adstringens, Amphipterygium amplifolium, Amphipterygium glaucum, Amphipterygium molle, Anacardium amapaense, Anacardium amilcarianum, Anacardium brasiliense, Anacardium caracolii, Anacardium corymbosum, Anacardium curatellifolium, Anacardium excelsum, Anacardium fruticosum,

References

Albrecht Wilhelm Roth (1757-1834): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roth' in the authors string.
Ding Hou (1921-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ding Hou' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:70091-1: Based on the initial data import