Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cornales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
formosissima
ID:
1280191

Status:
valid

Authors:
Weigend

Source:
tro

Year:
2006

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001279529



Common Names

  • Formosissima Nasa
  • Formosissima Star
  • Formosissima Flower


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Description

Nasa formosissima (also called 'Llaullip' and 'Llaulli', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Andes of Peru. It has a thick stem and long, narrow leaves with a waxy texture. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as in the understory of tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Nasa formosissima is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, including fever, inflammation, and digestive disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Nasa formosissima is a white, bell-shaped bloom with five petals. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are thin and upright.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nasa formosissima 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 formosissima

Nasa formosissima is native to Ecuador.

Nasa formosissima FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nasa formosissima?

Nasa formosissima

What is the common name of Nasa formosissima?

Formosissima Nasa

What is the natural habitat of Nasa formosissima?

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,

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