Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nutans
ID:
169388

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Cav.) Barneby

Source:
ildis

Year:
1973

Citation Micro:
Phytologia26: 2 (1973)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000168717



Common Names

  • Marina nutans
  • Nodding Seepweed
  • Nodding Saltbush


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Synonyms

  • Parosela submontana Rose [valid]
  • Dalea submontana (Rose) Bullock [valid]
  • Dalea nutans (Cav.) Willd. [valid]
  • Dalea pulcherrima G.Don [unknown]
  • Psoralea nutans Cav. [valid]
  • Parosela nutans (Cav.) Rose [valid]
  • Dalea melilotoides Moc. & Sessé ex DC. [valid]
  • Dalea pulcherrima Moc. & Sessé ex G.Don [valid]

Description

Marina nutans (also called Nodding Marina, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Fabaceae family. It is native to Central America and South America. It grows in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Marina nutans is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, as it has attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a cover crop and forage crop, as it is a nitrogen-fixing species.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Marina nutans has small, white flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings have two cotyledons, a pair of small, oval-shaped leaves that are covered with white hairs.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Marina nutans is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae. It is native to tropical and subtropical South America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. The seed should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and kept in a warm, humid environment until roots form.

Where to Find Marina nutans

Marina nutans is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina.

Marina nutans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Marina nutans?

Marina nutans

What is the family of Marina nutans?

Fabaceae

What is the common name of Marina nutans?

Nodding Marina

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

Antonio José Cavanilles (1745-1804): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cav.' in the authors string.
Rupert Charles Barneby (1911-2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Barneby' in the authors string.