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
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.
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 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,