Status:
valid
Authors:
(F.M.Bailey) I.Telford
Source:
ksu
Year:
1982
Citation Micro:
Fl. Australia 8: 388 (1982)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000379306
Common Names
- Nothoalsomitra suberosa
- Suberosa Nothoalsomitra
- Nothoalsomitra Suberosa
Synonyms
- Neoalsomitra suberosa (F.M.Bailey) Hutch. [unknown]
- Alsomitra suberosa F.M.Bailey [unknown]
Description
Nothoalsomitra suberosa (also called Suberose Nothoalsomitra, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to the southeastern United States and northern Mexico. It grows in moist soils in open areas, such as meadows, roadsides, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Nothoalsomitra suberosa is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used medicinally for treating various ailments, such as fever, colds, and digestive disorders.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Nothoalsomitra suberosa has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow stamens. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Nothoalsomitra suberosa is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. It is also tolerant of a wide range of soil types and can be grown in containers. It is drought tolerant once established.
Where to Find Nothoalsomitra suberosa
Nothoalsomitra suberosa is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, Central America, and the Caribbean.
Nothoalsomitra suberosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Nothoalsomitra suberosa?
Nothoalsomitra suberosa
What is the common name of Nothoalsomitra suberosa?
Suberose Nothoalsomitra
What is the growth habit of Nothoalsomitra suberosa?
It is an evergreen shrub with a spreading habit
Species in the Nothoalsomitra genus
Species in the Cucurbitaceae family
Abobra tenuifolia,
Acanthosicyos horridus,
Actinostemma lobatum,
Actinostemma parvifolium,
Actinostemma tenerum,
Alsomitra macrocarpa,
Ampelosicyos humblotii,
Ampelosicyos major,
Ampelosicyos meridionalis,
Ampelosicyos scandens,
Ampelosicyos bosseri,
Ampelosicyos leandrii,
Ampelosycios meridionalis,
Ampelosycios scandens,
Apodanthera anatuyana,
Apodanthera argentea,
Apodanthera aspera,
Apodanthera biflora,
Apodanthera bradei,
Apodanthera cinerea,
Apodanthera eriocalyx,
Apodanthera fasciculata,
Apodanthera ferreyrana,
Apodanthera glaziovii,
Apodanthera hindii,
Apodanthera hirtella,
Apodanthera laciniosa,
Apodanthera linearis,
Apodanthera mandonii,
Apodanthera mathewsii,
Apodanthera palmeri,
Apodanthera sagittifolia,
Apodanthera smilacifolia,
Apodanthera succulenta,
Apodanthera tumbeziana,
Apodanthera ulei,
Apodanthera undulata,
Apodanthera villosa,
Apodanthera weberbaueri,
Apodanthera longipedicellata,
Austrobryonia argillicola,
Austrobryonia centralis,
Austrobryonia micrantha,
Austrobryonia pilbarensis,
Baijiania borneensis,
Baijiania taiwaniana,
Baijiania decipiens,
Baijiania smitinandii,
Bambekea racemosa,
Bayabusua clarkei,