Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
depressa
ID:
1067470

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lemmon ex A.Gray

Source:
tro

Year:
1885

Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 20: 304 (1885)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001066808



Common Names

  • Nama depressa
  • Depressed Nama
  • Depressed Nama


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Description

Nama depressa (also called Low Nama, among many other common names) is an annual herb in the Hydrophyllaceae family. It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, and is found in sandy washes and dry slopes. It has a branched stem, and its leaves are deeply divided and covered with white hairs. Its flowers are white and bell-shaped.

Uses & Benefits

Nama depressa has been used as an ornamental plant, as well as a bee plant, attracting pollinators to the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Nama depressa is a pale yellow color with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with two leaves and a thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nama depressa is a short-lived perennial or annual native to California and Oregon. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or fall in well-draining soil. Cuttings can be taken in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Nama depressa

Nama depressa is native to western North America, from British Columbia to California. It can be found in dry, open areas such as grasslands and chaparral.

Species in the Nama 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-16200292: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.
John Gill Lemmon (1832-1908): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lemmon' in the authors string.