Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
stenocarpa
ID:
1067314

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Gray

Source:
tro

Year:
1875

Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 10: 311 (1875)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001066652



Common Names

  • Nama
  • Stenocarpa Nama
  • Hairy Nama


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Description

Nama stenocarpa (also called Sticky Nama, among many other common names) is an annual herb that is native to California. It has a sticky, hairy stem and leaves, and grows in dry, open areas such as chaparral, grassland, and desert.

Uses & Benefits

Nama stenocarpa 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 stenocarpa has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nama stenocarpa can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in early spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Division can be done in spring or autumn. Plants should be divided every 3-4 years to maintain vigor.

Where to Find Nama stenocarpa

Nama stenocarpa is native to India, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests and is often found in the understory of the forest.

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-16200088: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.