Nonea versicolor - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
versicolor
ID:
380457
Status:
valid
Authors:
Sweet
Source:
cmp
Year:
1826
Citation Micro:
Hort. Brit. : 292 (1826)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000379789
Common Names
- Nonea versicolor
- Variable Nonea
- Variable Uvaria
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Lycopsis versicolor C.A.Mey. [unknown]
- Anchusa versicolor Steven [unknown]
Description
Nonea versicolor (also called Variable Nonea, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is an evergreen shrub, growing up to 1m tall. It is native to tropical Africa, and is found in moist, lowland forests. It is also found in secondary forests and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Nonea versicolor 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
The flowers of Nonea versicolor are small, white or pink in color, and have four petals. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with two leaves and a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Nonea versicolor is a perennial plant that is best propagated through division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil pH levels and can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 5-9.
Where to Find Nonea versicolor
Nonea versicolor is native to tropical Africa and can be found in moist soils in meadows, marshes, and swamps.
Nonea versicolor FAQ
What is the scientific name of Nonea versicolor?
Nonea versicolor
What is the common name of Nonea versicolor?
Nonea
What is the natural habitat of Nonea versicolor?
Dry, rocky hillsides
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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2380070: Based on the initial data import
Robert Sweet (1783-1835): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sweet' in the authors string.