Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Icacinales
Genus:
Species:
herpeticum
ID:
379741

Status:
valid

Authors:
Buch.-Ham. ex Arn.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1834

Citation Micro:
Edinburgh New Philos. J. 16: 314 (1834)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000379073



Common Names

  • Herpetic Natsiatum
  • Herpetic Natsiatum
  • Natsiatum herpeticum


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Synonyms

  • Natsiatum tonkinense Gagnep. [unknown]
  • Sicyos pentandrus Wall. [unknown]

Description

Natsiatum herpeticum (also called Herpetic Natsiatum, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a creeping habit and grows up to 30 cm tall. The leaves are lanceolate and the flowers are white. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions in moist soils.

Uses & Benefits

Natsiatum herpeticum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a long history of use in traditional medicine as a diuretic, anti-inflammatory, and antispasmodic. It is also used to treat fever, headaches, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Natsiatum herpeticum has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow stamens. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Natsiatum herpeticum is a small, evergreen shrub native to South America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a light, well-drained soil mix. Keep the cuttings in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Natsiatum herpeticum

Natsiatum herpeticum can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Natsiatum herpeticum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Natsiatum herpeticum?

Natsiatum herpeticum

What is the family of Natsiatum herpeticum?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Natsiatum herpeticum?

Herpeticum Daisy

Species in the Natsiatum genus

Species in the Icacinaceae family

Alsodeiopsis chippii, Alsodeiopsis mannii, Alsodeiopsis poggei, Alsodeiopsis rowlandii, Alsodeiopsis schumannii, Alsodeiopsis staudtii, Alsodeiopsis tessmannii, Alsodeiopsis zenkeri, Calatola costaricensis, Calatola laevigata, Calatola mollis, Calatola pastazana, Calatola uxpanapensis, Calatola microcarpa, Casimirella ampla, Casimirella beckii, Casimirella crispula, Casimirella diversifolia, Casimirella guaranitica, Casimirella lanata, Casimirella rupestris, Cassinopsis chapelieri, Cassinopsis ciliata, Cassinopsis ilicifolia, Cassinopsis madagascariensis, Cassinopsis tinifolia, Cassinopsis tomentosa, Desmostachys longipes, Desmostachys oblongifolia, Desmostachys planchonianus, Desmostachys tenuifolius, Desmostachys vogelii, Emmotum harleyi, Emmotum acuminatum, Emmotum affine, Emmotum celiae, Emmotum conjunctum, Emmotum fagifolium, Emmotum floribundum, Emmotum fulvum, Emmotum glabrum, Emmotum nitens, Emmotum orbiculatum, Emmotum yapacanum, Emmotum amazonicum, Hosiea japonica, Hosiea sinensis, Icacina claessensii, Icacina guessfeldtii, Icacina mannii,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2378797: Based on the initial data import
George Arnott Walker-Arnott (1799-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arn.' in the authors string.
Francis Buchanan-Hamilton (1762-1829): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Buch.-Ham.' in the authors string.