Nephrodesmus hochreutineri - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hochreutineri
ID:
382062
Status:
valid
Authors:
Schindl.
Source:
ksufab
Year:
1926
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg.22: 252 (1926)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000381394
Common Names
- Nephrodesmus Hochreutineri
- Hochreutineri Nephrodesmus
- Hochreutineri Rush
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Nephrodesmus hochreutineri (also called Hochreutineri 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 hochreutineri 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 hochreutineri 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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Nephrodesmus hochreutineri 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 hochreutineri
Nephrodesmus hochreutineri can be found in the Mediterranean and Black Sea regions.
Nephrodesmus hochreutineri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Nephrodesmus hochreutineri?
Nephrodesmus hochreutineri
What is the common name of Nephrodesmus hochreutineri?
Hochreutiner's Nephrodesmus
Where is Nephrodesmus hochreutineri found?
Nephrodesmus hochreutineri is found in South America.
Species in the Nephrodesmus genus
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
Anton Karl Schindler (1879-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schindl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:509573-1: Based on the initial data import
Legume Data Portal link for: Nephrodesmus hochreutineri Schindl.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.