Status:
valid
Authors:
(Wendelbo) Perss. & Wendelbo
Source:
wcs
Year:
1979
Citation Micro:
Bot. Not. 132: 202 (1979)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000759032
Common Names
- Alrawia nutans
- Nodding Alrawia
- Nodding's Alrawia
Description
Alrawia nutans (also called Nodding Alrawia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asphodelaceae family. It is native to South Africa, and grows in rocky, grassy slopes and hillsides.
Uses & Benefits
Alrawia nutans is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for skin care and wound healing.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Alrawia nutans is a small, white, bell-shaped flower, about 1 cm in diameter. The seed is a small, black, shiny seed, about 2 mm long. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, long, thin leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Alrawia nutans is a succulent plant that is easy to propagate from offsets or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. Water sparingly and fertilize lightly. Propagation is best done in spring or summer.
Where to Find Alrawia nutans
Alrawia nutans is native to Egypt and can be found in the Sinai Peninsula.
Alrawia nutans FAQ
What is the scientific name of Alrawia nutans?
Alrawia nutans
What is the family of Alrawia nutans?
Asteraceae
What is the common name of Alrawia nutans?
Nodding Daisy
Species in the Alrawia genus
Species in the Asparagaceae family
Acanthocarpus canaliculatus,
Acanthocarpus humilis,
Acanthocarpus parviflorus,
Acanthocarpus preissii,
Acanthocarpus robustus,
Acanthocarpus rupestris,
Acanthocarpus verticillatus,
Agave acicularis,
Agave acklinicola,
Agave ajoensis,
Agave aktites,
Agave albescens,
Agave albomarginata,
Agave americana,
Agave angustiarum,
Agave angustifolia,
Agave anomala,
Agave antillarum,
Agave apedicellata,
Agave applanata,
Agave arizonica,
Agave arubensis,
Agave asperrima,
Agave atrovirens,
Agave attenuata,
Agave aurea,
Agave avellanidens,
Agave bahamana,
Agave bicolor,
Agave boldinghiana,
Agave bovicornuta,
Agave braceana,
Agave bracteosa,
Agave brevipetala,
Agave brevispina,
Agave brittoniana,
Agave brunnea,
Agave bulliana,
Agave cacozela,
Agave cajalbanensis,
Agave calodonta,
Agave capensis,
Agave caribaeicola,
Agave cerulata,
Agave chamelensis,
Agave chiapensis,
Agave chrysantha,
Agave chrysoglossa,
Agave cocui,
Agave collina,