Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cornales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ferruginea
ID:
379332

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Urb. & Gilg) Weigend

Source:
cmp

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Revista Peru. Biol. 13: 74 (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000378664



Common Names

  • Ferruginea Nasa
  • Ferruginea Nasa
  • Ferruginea Nasa


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Synonyms

  • Loasa ferruginea Urb. & Gilg [unknown]

Description

Nasa ferruginea (also called Rusty 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 ferruginea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Nasa ferruginea 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 ferruginea is a small, evergreen shrub native to South America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a light, well-drained soil mix. Keep the cuttings in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Nasa ferruginea

Nasa ferruginea 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 ferruginea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nasa ferruginea?

Nasa ferruginea

What is the common name of Nasa ferruginea?

Ferruginous Nasa

What is the natural habitat of Nasa ferruginea?

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-2377977: Based on the initial data import
Ignatz Urban (1848-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Urb.' in the authors string.
Ernst Friedrich Gilg (1867-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gilg' in the authors string.
Maximilian Weigend (b.1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Weigend' in the authors string.