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
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.
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,