Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
holmgrenii
ID:
379185

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rollins) N.H.Holmgren

Source:
cmp

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 56: 241 (2004)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000378517



Common Names

  • Nevada holmgrenii
  • Holmgren's Nevada
  • Holmgren's Tree-sedge


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Synonyms

  • Smelowskia holmgrenii Rollins [unknown]

Description

Nevada holmgrenii (also called 'Holmgren's Nevada', among many other common names) is an evergreen, woody climber with glossy, dark green leaves. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in moist, shady forests.

Uses & Benefits

Nevada holmgrenii is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Nevada holmgrenii has small, white, star-shaped flowers with yellow eyes. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and grass-like.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nevada holmgrenii is a perennial evergreen shrub native to the western United States. It is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Nevada holmgrenii

Nevada holmgrenii is native to the United States and can be found in moist areas in the Southwest.

Nevada holmgrenii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nevada holmgrenii?

Nevada holmgrenii

What type of plant is Nevada holmgrenii?

It is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae.

Where is Nevada holmgrenii native to?

It is native to the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico.

Species in the Nevada genus

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-2377666: Based on the initial data import
Reed C. Rollins (1911-1998): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rollins' in the authors string.
Noel Herman Holmgren (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.H.Holmgren' in the authors string.