Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cornales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
chenopodiifolia
ID:
379337

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Desr.) Weigend

Source:
cmp

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Arnaldoa 5(2): 163. 1998

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000378669



Common Names

  • Chenopodiifolia Nasa
  • Chenopodiifolia Nasa
  • Chenopodiifolia Nasa


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Synonyms

  • Loasa inconspicua Urb. & Gilg [unknown]
  • Loasa leiolepis Urb. & Gilg [unknown]
  • Loasa chenopodiifolia Desr. [unknown]
  • Loasa fulva Urb. & Gilg [unknown]
  • Loasa aspera Ruiz & Pav. [unknown]
  • Loasa xanthiifolia Juss. [unknown]

Description

Nasa chenopodiifolia (also called Chenopodiifolia Nasa, among many other common names) is a species of shrub in the family Malvaceae. It is native to Mexico and is found in dry areas, such as scrubland and desert. It grows up to 2 m tall and has a stem diameter of up to 5 cm.

Uses & Benefits

Nasa chenopodiifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Nasa chenopodiifolia has small, white, star-shaped flowers with yellow eyes. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and grass-like.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nasa chenopodiifolia is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or from seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It can tolerate drought and is often grown as an ornamental in gardens.

Where to Find Nasa chenopodiifolia

Nasa chenopodiifolia is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America. It can be found in the understory of the forest, near rivers and streams.

Nasa chenopodiifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nasa chenopodiifolia?

Nasa chenopodiifolia

What is the common name of Nasa chenopodiifolia?

Chenopodiifolia Nasa

What is the natural habitat of Nasa chenopodiifolia?

Grasslands and scrublands of southern 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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2377995: Based on the initial data import
Joseph-Auguste Desrousseaux (1753-1838): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Desr.' in the authors string.
Maximilian Weigend (b.1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Weigend' in the authors string.