Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
carrii
ID:
1043543

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Singhurst, O'Kennon & W.C.Holmes) Weakley

Source:
tro

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. Res. Inst. Texas 5(2): 441 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001042881



Common Names

  • Nabalus
  • Carrii
  • Nabalus carrii


Searching for Nabalus carrii? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Nabalus carrii (also called Carri's nabalus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is native to Costa Rica and Panama. It is found in wet forests, in shady areas, and on the banks of rivers and streams.

Uses & Benefits

Nabalus carrii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Nabalus carrii has yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have oval-shaped leaves.

Searching for Nabalus carrii? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Nabalus carrii is a tropical perennial plant native to the rainforests of Central and South America. It can be grown in a variety of climates, but prefers warm, humid conditions. It can be propagated from stem cuttings or by division of the rhizomes. It prefers a well-drained, slightly acidic soil and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Nabalus carrii

Nabalus carrii can be found in the southeastern United States.

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-100376082: Based on the initial data import
Walter C. Holmes (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.C.Holmes' in the authors string.
R.J. O'Kennon (b.1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O'Kennon' in the authors string.
Jason R. Singhurst: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Singhurst' in the authors string.
Alan Stuart Weakley (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Weakley' in the authors string.