Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
francii
ID:
382063

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Harms) Schindl.

Source:
ksufab

Year:
1916

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst.54: 67 (1916)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000381395

Common Names

  • Nephrodesmus Francii
  • Francii Nephrodesmus
  • Francii Rush

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Synonyms

  • Nephrodesmus albus Schindl. [valid]
  • Desmodium francii Harms [valid]

Description

Nephrodesmus francii (also called Francii Nephrodesmus, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 30 cm tall. It has narrow, grass-like leaves and small white flowers. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, sunny habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Nephrodesmus francii is a species of flowering plant that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Nephrodesmus francii has small yellow flowers with three petals and three sepals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, linear-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nephrodesmus francii is a perennial plant that is propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a sunny position and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the garden. Division should be done in spring or early summer. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame. The seedlings should be potted up into individual pots when they are large enough to handle. Plant out in the summer.

Where to Find Nephrodesmus francii

Nephrodesmus francii can be found in the Mediterranean and Black Sea regions.

Nephrodesmus francii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nephrodesmus francii?

Nephrodesmus francii

What is the common name of Nephrodesmus francii?

Franci's Nephrodesmus

Where is Nephrodesmus francii found?

Nephrodesmus francii is found in South America.

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

Hermann Harms (1870-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Harms' in the authors string.
Anton Karl Schindler (1879-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schindl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:509572-1: Based on the initial data import