Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
nyctelea
ID:
667134

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1763

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. ed. 2 : 1662 (1763)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000666466



Common Names

  • Five-leaved Nyctelea
  • Five-leaved Ellisia
  • Nyctelea Ellisia


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Synonyms

  • Macrocalyx nyctelea Kuntze [deprecated]
  • Nyctelea americana Moldenke [unknown]
  • Nyctelea ambigua (Nutt.) Standl. [unknown]
  • Polemonium nyctelea (L.) L. [unknown]
  • Ellisia ambigua Nutt. [unknown]
  • Ellisia nyctelea coloradensis Brand [unknown]

Description

Ellisia nyctelea (also called Nyctelea, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to North America. It has white flowers and grows in moist forests and in areas with high rainfall.

Uses & Benefits

Ellisia nyctelea is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, rheumatism, and stomach ailments. It is also used as a natural dye for fabrics and as a food preservative.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ellisia nyctelea is a white, star-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, round, dark brown seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped plant with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ellisia nyctelea can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a light, well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Ellisia nyctelea

Ellisia nyctelea can be found in the eastern United States and Canada.

Ellisia nyctelea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ellisia nyctelea?

Ellisia nyctelea

What type of plant is Ellisia nyctelea?

It is a shrub

What is the natural habitat of Ellisia nyctelea?

It is native to Brazil

Species in the Ellisia genus

Species in the Boraginaceae family

Actinocarya acaulis, Actinocarya tibetica, Adelocaryum coelestinum, Adelocaryum flexuosum, Adelocaryum malabaricum, Adelocaryum nebulicola, Adelocaryum lambertianum, Aegonychon purpurocaeruleum, Aegonychon zollingeri, Aegonychon purpurea-coeruleum, Aegonychon calabricum, Aegonychon calabrum, Afrotysonia africana, Afrotysonia glochidiata, Afrotysonia pilosicaulis, Alkanna amana, Alkanna angustifolia, Alkanna areolata, Alkanna attilae, Alkanna aucheriana, Alkanna auranitica, Alkanna bracteosa, Alkanna caliensis, Alkanna cappadocica, Alkanna confusa, Alkanna corcyrensis, Alkanna cordifolia, Alkanna dumanii, Alkanna frigida, Alkanna froedinii, Alkanna galilaea, Alkanna graeca, Alkanna haussknechtii, Alkanna hellenica, Alkanna hirsutissima, Alkanna hispida, Alkanna incana, Alkanna intercedens, Alkanna jordanovii, Alkanna kotschyana, Alkanna leiocarpa, Alkanna leptophylla, Alkanna lutea, Alkanna macrophylla, Alkanna macrosiphon, Alkanna maleolens, Alkanna megacarpa, Alkanna methanaea, Alkanna milliana, Alkanna mughlae,

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