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
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.
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 Nothopegia genus
Nothopegia vajravelui,
Nothopegia travancorica,
Nothopegia monadelpha,
Nothopegia heyneana,
Nothopegia castaneifolia,
Nothopegia acuminata,
Nothopegia beddomei,
Nothopegia aureofulva,
Nothopegia sivagiriana,
Nothopegia colebrookiana,
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,