Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cornales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
basilica
ID:
749131

Status:
valid

Authors:
T.Henning & Weigend

Source:
ksu

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 167: 63 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000748464



Common Names

  • Nasa basilica
  • Basilica Nasa
  • Basilica Nasa Vine


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Description

Nasa basilica (also called Basilica Nasa, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the legume family, Fabaceae. It is native to South America. It grows in dry, open areas such as rocky slopes and ridges.

Uses & Benefits

Nasa basilica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a culinary herb. It has a strong aroma and is used to flavor soups, salads, and sauces. It is also used to make tea and as a medicinal herb to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Nasa basilica is a small, white, bell-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have two leaflets.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nasa basilica can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a well-drained soil mix. Division can be done in the spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into several sections, each with a few roots and some leaves. The sections should be replanted in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Nasa basilica

Nasa basilica can be found in Mexico.

Nasa basilica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nasa basilica?

Nasa basilica

What is the common name of Nasa basilica?

Basil-leaved Nasa

What is the natural habitat of Nasa basilica?

Tropical rainforests in South America

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

Maximilian Weigend (b.1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Weigend' in the authors string.
Tilo Henning: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.Henning' in the authors string.