Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cornales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
perijensis
ID:
379199

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Weigend) Weigend

Source:
cmp

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Revista Peru. Biol. 13: 78 (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000378531



Common Names

  • Nasa perijensis
  • Perijá Nasa
  • Perijá Tree-sedge


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Synonyms

  • Loasa perijensis Weigend [unknown]

Description

Nasa perijensis (also called 'Perijan Nasa', among many other common names) is an evergreen, woody climber with glossy, dark green leaves. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in moist, shady forests.

Uses & Benefits

Nasa perijensis is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Nasa perijensis 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 perijensis is a perennial evergreen shrub native to South America. It is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Nasa perijensis

Nasa perijensis is native to South America and can be found in moist areas in the tropical and subtropical regions.

Nasa perijensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nasa perijensis?

Nasa perijensis

What type of plant is Nasa perijensis?

It is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae.

Where is Nasa perijensis native to?

It is native to the Andes of Venezuela and Colombia.

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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