Status:
valid
Authors:
J.D.Bacon
Source:
ksu
Year:
1981
Citation Micro:
Sida 9: 102 (1981)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000379344
Common Names
- Nama rzedowskii
- Rzedowski's Nama
- Nama
Description
Nama rzedowskii (also called Rzedowski's Nama, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It grows in sandy soils in dry areas, such as deserts, roadsides, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Nama rzedowskii is a species of flowering plant that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used for erosion control and as a source of nectar for bees and other pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Nama rzedowskii has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Nama rzedowskii is a perennial herb that is easy to propagate and cultivate. It grows best in dry, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. The plant should be divided every two to three years to maintain its vigor.
Where to Find Nama rzedowskii
Nama rzedowskii can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Nama rzedowskii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Nama rzedowskii?
Nama rzedowskii
What is the common name of Nama rzedowskii?
Rzedowski's Nama
Where is Nama rzedowskii found?
Nama rzedowskii is found in tropical Africa, Madagascar, and the Mascarene Islands.
Species in the Nama genus
Nama bartlettii,
Nama rzedowskii,
Nama spatulata,
Nama stewartii,
Nama jamaicensis,
Nama propinqua,
Nama parviflora,
Nama canescens,
Nama cubana,
Nama hispida,
Nama orizabensis,
Nama pusilla,
Nama retrorsa,
Nama rothrockii,
Nama sandwicensis,
Nama stenocarpa,
Nama torynophylla,
Nama xylopoda,
Nama dichotoma,
Nama coulteri,
Nama depressa,
Nama biflora,
Nama densa,
Nama aretioides,
Nama sericea,
Nama hirsuta,
Nama undulata,
Nama rotundifolia,
Nama serpylloides,
Nama palmeri,
Nama flavescens,
Nama turneri,
Nama prostrata,
Nama origanifolia,
Nama hitchcockii,
Nama stevensii,
Nama lobbii,
Nama demissa,
Nama carnosa,
Nama havardii,
Nama parvifolia,
Nama ovata,
Nama affine,
Nama quiexobrana,
Nama californica,
Nama linearis,
Nama hintoniorum,
Nama marshii,
Nama schaffneri,
Nama stenophylla,
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
J.D. Bacon: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.D.Bacon' in the authors string.