Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
hintoniorum
ID:
1224372

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.L.Nesom

Source:
tro

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 71: 357 (1991 publ. 1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001223710



Common Names

  • Nama hintoniorum
  • Hinton's Nama
  • Hintoniorum Nama


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Description

Nama hintoniorum (also called Nama, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico and Guatemala. It has a basal rosette of leaves and produces small white flowers. It grows in moist and shady forests, meadows, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Nama hintoniorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used for erosion control and to provide habitat for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Nama hintoniorum is yellow, with a white center, and is about 1 cm in diameter. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are about 1 cm tall and have a single, thin stem.

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Where to Find Nama hintoniorum

Nama hintoniorum is native to the deserts of California and can be found in the counties of Imperial and Riverside.

Nama hintoniorum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nama hintoniorum?

Nama hintoniorum

What are the common names of Nama hintoniorum?

No common names are known for this plant

What is the natural habitat of Nama hintoniorum?

Nama hintoniorum is found in dry, rocky habitats in Mexico

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-50039060: Based on the initial data import
Guy L. Nesom (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.L.Nesom' in the authors string.