Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Species:
vajravelui
ID:
380250

Status:
valid

Authors:
K.Ravik. & V.Lakshm.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Rheedea 9: 56 (1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000379582



Common Names

  • Nothopegia vajravelui
  • Vajravelu's Nothopegia
  • Vajravelu's Uvaria


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Description

Nothopegia vajravelui (also called Vajravelu'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 vajravelui is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases, wounds, and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Nothopegia vajravelui has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nothopegia vajravelui 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 vajravelui

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

Nothopegia vajravelui FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nothopegia vajravelui?

Nothopegia vajravelui

What is the natural habitat of Nothopegia vajravelui?

Tropical rainforests

What type of soil does Nothopegia vajravelui prefer?

Well-drained, acidic soil

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

Kaliamoorthy Ravikumar (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Ravik.' in the authors string.
Venkataramanan Lakshmanan (b.1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'V.Lakshm.' in the authors string.