Status:
valid
Authors:
Loes.
Source:
tro
Year:
1940
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 49: 229 (1940)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001275826
Common Names
- Thyrsosalacia nematobrachion
- Nematobrachion Thyrsosalacia
- Nematobrachion-stem Thyrsosalacia
Description
Thyrsosalacia nematobrachion (also called Nematobrachion thyrsosalacia, among many other common names) is an annual herb that can reach up to 30 cm in height. It is native to India and grows in dry, rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Thyrsosalacia nematobrachion is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its edible fruits, which can be eaten raw or cooked. The leaves of the plant can be used as a tea or as a medicinal herb.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Thyrsosalacia nematobrachion has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with serrated edges.
Cultivation and Propagation
Thyrsosalacia nematobrachion is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Division can be done in the spring or fall, with the divisions planted in a well-drained soil.
Where to Find Thyrsosalacia nematobrachion
Thyrsosalacia nematobrachion can be found in India and Sri Lanka.
Thyrsosalacia nematobrachion FAQ
What is the scientific name of Thyrsosalacia nematobrachion?
Thyrsosalacia nematobrachion
What is the common name of Thyrsosalacia nematobrachion?
Nematobrachion Thyrsosalacia
What is the family of Thyrsosalacia nematobrachion?
Asteraceae
Species in the Thyrsosalacia genus
Species in the Celastraceae family
Acanthothamnus aphyllus,
Allocassine laurifolia,
Anthodon decussatus,
Anthodon panamense,
Apatophyllum constablei,
Apatophyllum flavovirens,
Apatophyllum macgillivrayi,
Apatophyllum olsenii,
Apatophyllum teretifolium,
Apodostigma pallens,
Arnicratea cambodiana,
Arnicratea ferruginea,
Bequaertia mucronata,
Brassiantha pentamera,
Brassiantha hedraiantheroides,
Brexia alaticarpa,
Brexia australis,
Brexia madagascariensis,
Brexia marioniae,
Brexiella cymosa,
Brexiella ilicifolia,
Campylostemon angolense,
Campylostemon bequaertii,
Campylostemon danckelmannianus,
Campylostemon laurentii,
Campylostemon lindequistianus,
Campylostemon mitophorus,
Campylostemon warneckeanum,
Canotia holacantha,
Canotia wendtii,
Cassine albens,
Cassine balae,
Cassine burkeana,
Cassine congylos,
Cassine grossa,
Cassine kedarnathii,
Cassine koordersii,
Cassine megaphylla,
Cassine micrantha,
Cassine obiensis,
Cassine parvifolia,
Cassine peragua,
Cassine kamurensis,
Catha edulis,
Celastrus aculeatus,
Celastrus angulata,
Celastrus australis,
Celastrus caseariifolius,
Celastrus cuneatus,
Celastrus flagellaris,