Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
nimbicola
ID:
1240047

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.E.Moore

Source:
tro

Year:
1962

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mus. Leafl. 20: 88 (1962)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001239385



Common Names

  • Resia
  • Nimbicola Resia
  • Resia Nimbicola


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Description

Resia nimbicola (also called the Mountain Resia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Himalayas and China. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a tall, erect stem with small, white flowers. It grows in moist, shady habitats, such as thickets and forests.

Uses & Benefits

Resia nimbicola is a popular ornamental plant, often used in landscaping and as a hedge. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and stomach pain.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Resia nimbicola sub. nemoralis Fern.Alonso

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Resia nimbicola are white and have five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Resia nimbicola can be propagated by seed or division in spring. Cultivation is best in moist, well-drained, humus-rich soil in full sun or partial shade. It is hardy to USDA Zone 4.

Where to Find Resia nimbicola

Resia nimbicola is found in the tropical forests of Central and South America, mainly in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Resia nimbicola FAQ

What is the scientific name of Resia nimbicola?

Resia nimbicola

What is the common name of Resia nimbicola?

Nimbicola Resia

What is the natural habitat of Resia nimbicola?

Tropical rainforests of Central and South America

Species in the Gesneriaceae family

Acanthonema diandrum, Achimenes admirabilis, Achimenes antirrhina, Achimenes brevifolia, Achimenes candida, Achimenes cettoana, Achimenes dulcis, Achimenes erecta, Achimenes fimbriata, Achimenes flava, Achimenes glabrata, Achimenes grandiflora, Achimenes heterophylla, Achimenes hintoniana, Achimenes longiflora, Achimenes mexicana, Achimenes misera, Achimenes nayaritensis, Achimenes obscura, Achimenes occidentalis, Achimenes patens, Achimenes pedunculata, Achimenes skinneri, Achimenes woodii, Achimenes tincticoma, Achimenes elota, Achimenes sanguinea, Achimenes ixtapaensis, Aeschynanthus citrinus, Aeschynanthus membranifolius, Aeschynanthus mendumiae, Aeschynanthus sojolianus, Aeschynanthus dischidioides, Aeschynanthus minutifolius, Aeschynanthus acuminatissimus, Aeschynanthus acuminatus, Aeschynanthus albidus, Aeschynanthus amboinensis, Aeschynanthus amoenus, Aeschynanthus andersonii, Aeschynanthus angustifolius, Aeschynanthus angustioblongus, Aeschynanthus apicidens, Aeschynanthus arctocalyx, Aeschynanthus arfakensis, Aeschynanthus argentii, Aeschynanthus asclepioides, Aeschynanthus atrorubens, Aeschynanthus atrosanguineus, Aeschynanthus batakiorum,

References