Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
hispida
ID:
1067270

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Gray

Source:
tro

Year:
1862

Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 5: 339 (1862)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001066608



Common Names

  • Nama
  • Hispid Nama
  • Hairy Nama


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Description

Nama hispida (also called Bristly Nama, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to western North America, found in dry, open habitats. It has a branched stem, reaching up to 30 cm in height, with deeply lobed leaves and small, white or purple flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Nama hispida is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and yards. It is also used in erosion control projects, as it helps to stabilize the soil and reduce runoff.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Nama hispida has small, white flowers with four petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nama hispida can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and rooted in a moist medium. Both methods should be done in the spring or summer.

Where to Find Nama hispida

Nama hispida is native to the western United States.

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-16200002: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.