Nonea philistaea - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
philistaea
ID:
380375
Status:
valid
Authors:
Boiss.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1849
Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient. 11: 96 (1849)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000379707
Common Names
- Nonea philistaea
- Philistaea Nonea
- Nonea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Nonea philistaea (also called Philistine nonea, among many other common names) is a perennial sedge with a creeping rhizome and ascending culms. It is native to India, China, and Southeast Asia, and is found in wet grasslands, marshes, and swamps.
Uses & Benefits
Nonea philistaea has a variety of uses, including as an ornamental plant, a medicinal plant, and a food source. It is also used as a soil stabilizer, a natural pesticide, and a source of essential oils.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Nonea philistaea has small, white flowers that are clustered in the axils of the leaves. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings have a single, long, narrow leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Nonea philistaea is a perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, moist soil.
Where to Find Nonea philistaea
Nonea philistaea is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Philippines. It can be found in moist, shady areas, such as near streams and in wetland habitats.
Nonea philistaea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Nonea philistaea?
Nonea philistaea
What is the common name of Nonea philistaea?
Philistine Nonea
What is the natural habitat of Nonea philistaea?
Dry grasslands and rocky slopes
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,
References
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:119399-1: Based on the initial data import