Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
nepalensis
ID:
541073

Status:
valid

Authors:
(H.Hara) Al-Shehbaz

Source:
cmp

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
Harvard Pap. Bot. 5: 112 (2000)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000540405



Common Names

  • Nepalensis Aphragmus
  • Nepalensis Foxtail
  • Nepalensis Foxtail Grass


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Synonyms

  • Staintoniella nepalensis H.Hara [unknown]

Description

Aphragmus nepalensis (also called Nepal Rush, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Himalayas, from Kashmir to Bhutan. It is found in wet meadows, on stream banks, and in moist grasslands. It has narrow, linear leaves and small, yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Aphragmus nepalensis is a popular ornamental plant and is used for its attractive foliage and showy flowers. It is also used as a ground cover in gardens and landscapes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Aphragmus nepalensis is small, white, and bell-shaped. The seed is a small, dark brown nut. The seedlings are small and have a single, round leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aphragmus nepalensis is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows in alpine meadows and grasslands. It is propagated by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil. The plants should be spaced about 15-20 cm apart. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The divisions should be planted in a well-drained soil and spaced about 15-20 cm apart.

Where to Find Aphragmus nepalensis

Aphragmus nepalensis is native to Nepal.

Aphragmus nepalensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aphragmus nepalensis?

Aphragmus nepalensis

What are the common names of Aphragmus nepalensis?

Nepal Knotweed

What is the natural habitat of Aphragmus nepalensis?

Himalayan foothills

Species in the Brassicaceae family

Abdra brachycarpa, Abdra aprica, Acuston perenne, Aethionema rhodopaeum, Aethionema alanyae, Aethionema arabicum, Aethionema armenum, Aethionema capitatum, Aethionema carlsbergii, Aethionema carneum, Aethionema cephalanthum, Aethionema cordatum, Aethionema coridifolium, Aethionema demirizii, Aethionema diastrophis, Aethionema dumanii, Aethionema edentulum, Aethionema eunomioides, Aethionema fimbriatum, Aethionema froedinii, Aethionema gileadense, Aethionema glaucinum, Aethionema grandiflorum, Aethionema heterocarpum, Aethionema heterophyllum, Aethionema huber-morathii, Aethionema karamanicum, Aethionema lepidioides, Aethionema levandowskyi, Aethionema lycium, Aethionema marashicum, Aethionema membranaceum, Aethionema munzurense, Aethionema orbiculatum, Aethionema papillosum, Aethionema retsina, Aethionema saxatile, Aethionema schistosum, Aethionema semnanensis, Aethionema speciosum, Aethionema spicatum, Aethionema stylosum, Aethionema subulatum, Aethionema syriacum, Aethionema thesiifolium, Aethionema thomasianum, Aethionema transhyrcanum, Aethionema turcicum, Aethionema umbellatum, Aethionema virgatum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2643816: Based on the initial data import
Hiroshi Hara (1911-1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Hara' in the authors string.
Ihsan Ali Al-Shehbaz (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Al-Shehbaz' in the authors string.