Nothopegia heyneana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
heyneana
ID:
380256
Status:
valid
Authors:
Gamble
Source:
ksu
Year:
1918
Citation Micro:
Fl. Madras : 265 (1918)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000379588
Common Names
- Nothopegia heyneana
- Heyne's Nothopegia
- Heyne's Uvaria
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Nothopegia heyneana (also called Heyne's 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 heyneana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases, wounds, and inflammation.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Nothopegia heyneana var. linearifolia D.Chandra & R.B.GhoshFlower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Nothopegia heyneana are white, with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Nothopegia heyneana 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 heyneana
Nothopegia heyneana can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of South India and Sri Lanka.
Nothopegia heyneana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Nothopegia heyneana?
Nothopegia heyneana
What is the natural habitat of Nothopegia heyneana?
It is found in tropical and subtropical moist evergreen forests of India.
What is the flowering season of Nothopegia heyneana?
It flowers from December to April.
Species in the Nothopegia genus
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
James Sykes Gamble (1847-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gamble' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:70094-1: Based on the initial data import