Status:
valid
Authors:
Weigend
Source:
tro
Year:
2006
Citation Micro:
Taxon 55: 465 (2006)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001261037
Description
Nasa cuatrecasasii (also called 'Nasa Vine', among many other common names) is a woody, evergreen climber with glossy, dark green leaves. It is native to tropical Asia and is found in tropical and subtropical forests. It grows in moist, shady areas and is often found in thickets and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Nasa cuatrecasasii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for its anti-inflammatory properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Nasa cuatrecasasii has small, white flowers that are clustered in the leaf axils. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Nasa cuatrecasasii is an evergreen shrub or small tree that can reach up to 6 m in height. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate light shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Nasa cuatrecasasii
Nasa cuatrecasasii is native to South America and can be found in the dry forests of Colombia and Venezuela.
Nasa cuatrecasasii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Nasa cuatrecasasii?
Nasa cuatrecasasii
What is the common name of Nasa cuatrecasasii?
Cuatrecasas' Nasa
What is the natural habitat of Nasa cuatrecasasii?
Tropical and subtropical regions
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,