Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
spathulata
ID:
1270788

Status:
valid

Authors:
Brandegee

Source:
tro

Year:
1908

Citation Micro:
Zoë 5: 253 1908

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001270126



Common Names

  • Spathulata Nama
  • Spathulata Locoweed
  • Spathulata Milkvetch


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Description

Nama spathulata (also called Spathulate Nama, among many other common names) is a species of shrub in the Boraginaceae family. It is native to Africa, where it is found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Namibia and South Africa. It grows in open woodland and savanna habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Nama spathulata is used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as colds, fever, and headaches. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Nama spathulata has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves and a thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nama spathulata is a succulent plant native to South Africa. It is a slow-growing, drought-tolerant plant that can be propagated from stem cuttings. To propagate, take a stem cutting of around 5 cm in length and allow it to dry out for a few days before planting it in well-draining soil. It should be kept in a warm, sunny spot and watered sparingly.

Where to Find Nama spathulata

Nama spathulata can be found in the deserts of the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.

Nama spathulata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nama spathulata?

Nama spathulata

What is the common name of Nama spathulata?

Spathulata Palm

Where is Nama spathulata native to?

South Africa

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-50244307: Based on the initial data import
Townshend Stith Brandegee (1843-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brandegee' in the authors string.