Nasa aspiazui - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(J.F.Macbr.) Weigend
Source:
tro
Year:
2006
Citation Micro:
Revista Peru. Biol. 13(1): 72. 2006 [Oct 2006]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001279512
Common Names
- Aspiazu's Nasa
- Aspiazu's Star
- Aspiazu's Flower
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Nasa aspiazui (also called Aspiazu’s Nasa, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 m tall. It is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America, and is found in humid and wet habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Nasa aspiazui is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin conditions and digestive issues.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Nasa aspiazui has small, yellow flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem with small, light green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Nasa aspiazui is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers and is drought tolerant. It can be propagated from cuttings in the spring or summer.
Where to Find Nasa aspiazui
Nasa aspiazui is native to Ecuador.
Nasa aspiazui FAQ
What is the scientific name of Nasa aspiazui?
Nasa aspiazui
What is the common name of Nasa aspiazui?
Aspiazui Nasa
What is the natural habitat of Nasa aspiazui?
Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests
Species in the Nasa genus
Nasa perijensis, Nasa ferruginea, Nasa chenopodiifolia, Nasa venezuelensis, Nasa speciosa, Nasa raimondii, Nasa vargasii, Nasa urens, Nasa triphylla, Nasa poissoniana, Nasa lindeniana, Nasa weigendii, Nasa basilica, Nasa sanchezii, Nasa urubambensis, Nasa sanagoranensis, Nasa tulipadiaboli, Nasa rubrastra, Nasa rufipila, Nasa weberbaueri, Nasa cuatrecasasii, Nasa orbicularis, Nasa pilovena, Nasa profundiserrata, Nasa rudis, Nasa aequatoriana, Nasa amaluzensis, Nasa anderssonii, Nasa argemonoides, Nasa aspiazui, Nasa asplundii, Nasa auca, Nasa bicornuta, Nasa callacallensis, Nasa campaniflora, Nasa carnea, Nasa carunculata, Nasa colanii, Nasa connectans, Nasa contumazensis, Nasa dillonii, Nasa dolichostemon, Nasa driesslei, Nasa dyeri, Nasa ferox, Nasa formosissima, Nasa glabra, Nasa glandulosissima, Nasa grandiflora, Nasa hastata,
Species in the Loasaceae family
Aosa gilgiana, Aosa parviflora, Aosa plumieri, Aosa rupestris, Aosa sigmoidea, Aosa rostrata, Aosa uleana, Aosa grandis, Blumenbachia dissecta, Blumenbachia catharinensis, Blumenbachia eichleri, Blumenbachia espigneera, Blumenbachia exalata, Blumenbachia hieronymi, Blumenbachia insignis, Blumenbachia latifolia, Blumenbachia prietea, Blumenbachia sylvestris, Blumenbachia hierorymi, Blumenbachia amana, Caiophora deserticola, Caiophora aconquijae, Caiophora andina, Caiophora arechavaletae, Caiophora boliviana, Caiophora buraeavi, Caiophora canarinoides, Caiophora carduifolia, Caiophora cernua, Caiophora chuquisacana, Caiophora chuquitensis, Caiophora cirsiifolia, Caiophora clavata, Caiophora contorta, Caiophora coronata, Caiophora dumetorum, Caiophora espigneira, Caiophora grandiflora, Caiophora hibiscifolia, Caiophora lateritia, Caiophora macrantha, Caiophora madrequisa, Caiophora mollis, Caiophora nivalis, Caiophora patagonica, Caiophora pedicularifolia, Caiophora peduncularis, Caiophora pterosperma, Caiophora pulchella, Caiophora rosulata,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50304936: Based on the initial data import
James Francis Macbride (1892-1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.F.Macbr.' in the authors string.
Maximilian Weigend (b.1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Weigend' in the authors string.