Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cornales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
puracensis
ID:
1280228

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Killip) Weigend

Source:
tro

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Revista Peru. Biol. 13(1): 80. 2006 [Oct 2006]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001279566



Common Names

  • Nasa puracensis
  • Puracensis Nasa
  • Purace Nasa


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Description

Nasa puracensis (also called Puracensis Nasa, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the tropical regions of South America. It has a woody stem, with lanceolate leaves and yellow flowers. It is found in humid forests and in areas with high rainfall.

Uses & Benefits

Nasa puracensis is used in traditional medicine for treating digestive problems, as an antiseptic, and for treating skin diseases. It is also used to make a tea that is believed to have anti-inflammatory and diuretic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Nasa puracensis has small, white flowers and small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nasa puracensis is a perennial shrub that grows best in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated from cuttings or from seed. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist medium. Seeds should be sown in a moist medium and kept at a temperature of 20-25°C (68-77°F). Once the seedlings have germinated, they should be transplanted into individual containers.

Where to Find Nasa puracensis

Nasa puracensis can be found in the tropical regions of South America, including Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia.

Nasa puracensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nasa puracensis?

Nasa puracensis

What is the common name of Nasa puracensis?

Purace fern

What is the natural habitat of Nasa puracensis?

It is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests in Central and 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 tro-50305026: Based on the initial data import
Ellsworth Paine Killip (1890-1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Killip' in the authors string.
Maximilian Weigend (b.1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Weigend' in the authors string.