Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cochinchinensis
ID:
1070779

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lour.) Merr.

Source:
tro

Year:
1935

Citation Micro:
Trans. Amer. Philos. Soc., n.s., 24: 343 1935

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001070117



Common Names

  • Nosema cochinchinensis
  • Cochinchinese Nosema
  • Chinese Nosema


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Description

Nosema cochinchinensis (also called Chinese Nosema, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 1 m (3 ft) tall. It is native to China, and is found in dry, open habitats. It has small, white flowers and small, oval leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Nosema cochinchinensis is used as an ornamental plant, for its essential oils, and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Nosema cochinchinensis has white flowers with a yellow center and a yellow-green calyx. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are short and erect.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nosema cochinchinensis is a perennial herb that is native to Southeast Asia. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized in spring and summer. Deadheading spent flowers will encourage more blooms.

Where to Find Nosema cochinchinensis

Nosema cochinchinensis is native to China and can be found in moist, shady habitats.

Species in the Nosema genus

Species in the Lamiaceae family

Acanthomintha duttonii, Acanthomintha ilicifolia, Acanthomintha lanceolata, Acanthomintha obovata, Acanthoprasium frutescens, Acanthoprasium integrifolium, Achyrospermum aethiopicum, Achyrospermum africanum, Achyrospermum axillare, Achyrospermum carvalhoi, Achyrospermum ciliatum, Achyrospermum cryptanthum, Achyrospermum dasytrichum, Achyrospermum densiflorum, Achyrospermum erythobotrys, Achyrospermum fruticosum, Achyrospermum laterale, Achyrospermum micranthum, Achyrospermum mildbraedii, Achyrospermum oblongifolium, Achyrospermum parviflorum, Achyrospermum purpureum, Achyrospermum schimperi, Achyrospermum schlechteri, Achyrospermum seychellarum, Achyrospermum tisserantii, Achyrospermum urens, Achyrospermum wallichianum, Achyrospermum scandens, Acinos alpinus, Acrotome angustifolia, Acrotome fleckii, Acrotome hispida, Acrotome inflata, Acrotome mozambiquensis, Acrotome pallescens, Acrotome tenuis, Acrotome thorncroftii, Acrymia ajugiflora, Aegiphila aracaensis, Aegiphila hystricina, Aegiphila aculeifera, Aegiphila alba, Aegiphila anomala, Aegiphila arcta, Aegiphila australis, Aegiphila bogotensis, Aegiphila boliviana, Aegiphila brachiata, Aegiphila bracteolosa,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-17607534: Based on the initial data import
João de Loureiro (1710-1791): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lour.' in the authors string.
Elmer Drew Merrill (1876-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Merr.' in the authors string.