Status:
valid
Authors:
Riedl
Source:
tro
Year:
1963
Citation Micro:
Biol. Skr. 13(4): 226 (1963)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001267622
Common Names
- Nonea kandaharensis
- Nonea bracteata
- Nonea beccariana
Description
Nonea kandaharensis (also called Kandaharensis Nonea, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Central and South America. It has a single stem and is typically found in tropical and subtropical forests. Its leaves are ovate in shape and have a glossy green color. The flowers are white and the fruits are small and round.
Uses & Benefits
Nonea kandaharensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headaches, and digestive issues.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Nonea kandaharensis has small, white flowers with yellowish-green centers. The seeds are small and round, with a dark brown color. The seedlings are small and thin, with light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Nonea kandaharensis is a small evergreen shrub that grows in tropical and subtropical climates. It is easy to propagate by cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken from the current season’s growth and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil. Seeds should be sown in a light, sandy soil and kept moist until germination. Once established, Nonea kandaharensis requires little maintenance and is drought-tolerant.
Where to Find Nonea kandaharensis
Nonea kandaharensis is native to tropical Africa.
Nonea kandaharensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Nonea kandaharensis?
Nonea kandaharensis
What is the family of Nonea kandaharensis?
Gentianaceae
What is the common name of Nonea kandaharensis?
Kandahar nonea
Species in the Nonea genus
Nonea echioides,
Nonea decurrens,
Nonea calceolaris,
Nonea caspica,
Nonea anchusoides,
Nonea alpestris,
Nonea anomala,
Nonea polychroma,
Nonea pisidica,
Nonea philistaea,
Nonea pulla,
Nonea palmyrensis,
Nonea pallens,
Nonea ovczinnikovii,
Nonea setosa,
Nonea popovii,
Nonea rosea,
Nonea pulmonarioides,
Nonea monticola,
Nonea heterostemon,
Nonea flavescens,
Nonea minutiflora,
Nonea micrantha,
Nonea macrosperma,
Nonea hypoleia,
Nonea macrantha,
Nonea intermedia,
Nonea lutea,
Nonea longiflora,
Nonea karsensis,
Nonea macropoda,
Nonea stenosolen,
Nonea vivianii,
Nonea vesicaria,
Nonea versicolor,
Nonea calycina,
Nonea persica,
Nonea armeniaca,
Nonea melanocarpa,
Nonea rossica,
Nonea taurica,
Nonea turcomanica,
Nonea kandaharensis,
Nonea edgeworthii,
Nonea viviani,
Nonea dumanii,
Nonea iranica,
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,