Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
nummularia
ID:
380177

Status:
valid

Authors:
Decne.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1844

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 8: 510 (1844)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000379509



Common Names

  • Moneywort nautonia
  • Moneywort false-laurel
  • Moneywort false-bay


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Description

Nautonia nummularia (also called Nummularia Nautonia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to India. It has long, narrow leaves and small white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as in forests, along streams, and in wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Nautonia nummularia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in areas with dry soil. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases, wounds, and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Nautonia nummularia is a small, white, star-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, oval-shaped seedlings with two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nautonia nummularia is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers a well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some waterlogging. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Nautonia nummularia

Nautonia nummularia is native to India, Sri Lanka, and parts of Southeast Asia.

Nautonia nummularia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nautonia nummularia?

Nautonia nummularia

What is the common name of Nautonia nummularia?

Coinwort

What is the habitat of Nautonia nummularia?

It is found in shallow water of lakes, ponds, and ditches

Species in the Nautonia genus

Species in the Apocynaceae family

Acokanthera laevigata, Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera oppositifolia, Acokanthera rotundata, Acokanthera schimperi, Adenium boehmianum, Adenium multiflorum, Adenium obesum, Adenium oleifolium, Adenium swazicum, Adenium dhofarense, Aganosma breviloba, Aganosma cymosa, Aganosma gracilis, Aganosma lacei, Aganosma petelotii, Aganosma schlechteriana, Aganosma siamensis, Aganosma wallichii, Aganosma heynei, Alafia alba, Alafia barteri, Alafia benthamii, Alafia berrieri, Alafia calophylla, Alafia caudata, Alafia erythrophthalma, Alafia falcata, Alafia fuscata, Alafia insularis, Alafia intermedia, Alafia landolphioides, Alafia lucida, Alafia microstylis, Alafia multiflora, Alafia nigrescens, Alafia orientalis, Alafia parciflora, Alafia pauciflora, Alafia perrieri, Alafia schumannii, Alafia thouarsii, Alafia vallium, Alafia verschuereni, Alafia whytei, Alafia zambesiaca, Allamanda calcicola, Allamanda angustifolia, Allamanda blanchetii, Allamanda cathartica,

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