Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
drepanophylla
ID:
1216342

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Baker) Verdc.

Source:
tro

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 43: 432 (1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001215680



Common Names

  • Nogalia
  • Drepanophylla
  • Sickle-leaved Nogalia


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Description

Nogalia drepanophylla (also called hooked-winged nogalia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 3 m tall. It has small, white flowers and is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It typically grows in dry soils in deserts and other arid regions.

Uses & Benefits

Nogalia drepanophylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in dry areas. It is also used to attract beneficial insects such as bees and butterflies.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Nogalia drepanophylla sub. suaediformis Verdc.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Nogalia drepanophylla is a small, white, five-petaled flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small, with narrow, linear leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nogalia drepanophylla is a hardy, drought-tolerant, evergreen perennial that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. To propagate from seed, sow the seed in a well-draining soil mix and keep moist until germination. To propagate from cuttings, take 4-6 inch cuttings from the stem and root in a moist soil mix. Keep the soil moist and in a warm location until the cuttings have rooted.

Where to Find Nogalia drepanophylla

Nogalia drepanophylla is native to Central Asia, where it can be found in dry, open areas such as deserts and rocky slopes.

Nogalia drepanophylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nogalia drepanophylla?

Nogalia drepanophylla

What is the common name of Nogalia drepanophylla?

Sickle-leaved nogalia

Where is Nogalia drepanophylla native to?

Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean

Species in the Nogalia 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-4001947: Based on the initial data import
John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.
Bernard Verdcourt (1925-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Verdc.' in the authors string.