Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Species:
sivagiriana
ID:
747512

Status:
valid

Authors:
Murugan & Manickam

Source:
ksu

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
J. Econ. Taxon. Bot. 32: 522 (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000746845



Common Names

  • Nothopegia sivagiriana
  • Sivagiri Nothopegia
  • Nothopegia


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Description

Nothopegia sivagiriana (also called Sivagiri Nothopegia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 2 meters in height. It is native to India and is found in tropical and subtropical moist forests.

Uses & Benefits

Nothopegia sivagiriana is used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases, as a diuretic, and as an antiseptic. It is also used as a source of timber and for making furniture.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Nothopegia sivagiriana has small, yellow flowers that are borne in clusters of two to three. The flowers are followed by small, round, black fruits that contain numerous seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, slender leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nothopegia sivagiriana is an evergreen shrub that is propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in a variety of climates.

Where to Find Nothopegia sivagiriana

Nothopegia sivagiriana is native to India and can be found in the Western Ghats.

Nothopegia sivagiriana FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Nothopegia sivagiriana?

Nothopegia sivagiriana is native to the Western Ghats of India.

What is the size of Nothopegia sivagiriana?

Nothopegia sivagiriana is a small species, with leaves reaching up to 10 cm in length.

What is the color of Nothopegia sivagiriana?

Nothopegia sivagiriana has greenish-yellow leaves with red veins.

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

Visuvasam Sosai Manickam (1944-2012): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Manickam' in the authors string.
Chidambaram Murugan (b.1973): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Murugan' in the authors string.