Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
polychroma
ID:
380372

Status:
valid

Authors:
Selvi & Bigazzi

Source:
ksu

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Pl. Syst. Evol. 227: 17 (2001)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000379704



Common Names

  • Nonea polychroma
  • Polychroma Nonea
  • Nonea


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Description

Nonea polychroma (also called Polychrome 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 polychroma 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 polychroma 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Nonea polychroma 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 polychroma

Nonea polychroma 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 polychroma FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nonea polychroma?

Nonea polychroma

What is the common name of Nonea polychroma?

Polychrome Nonea

What is the natural habitat of Nonea polychroma?

Dry grasslands and rocky slopes

Species in the Nonea 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

Federico Selvi (b.1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Selvi' in the authors string.
Massimo Bigazzi (1953-2006): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bigazzi' in the authors string.