Status:
valid
Authors:
(Weigend) Weigend
Source:
tro
Year:
2006
Citation Micro:
Taxon 55: 465 (2006)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001241094
Common Names
- Rubrastra Nasa
- Nasa Rubrastra
- Nasa Rubrastra
Description
Nasa rubrastra (also called Red-stemmed Nasa, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 3 m tall. It has white flowers with five petals. Native to South America, it is found in wet forests and mountain slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Nasa rubrastra is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Nasa rubrastra are small, white and have five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, green and have two cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Nasa rubrastra is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a cold frame in the spring. To propagate from cuttings, take stem cuttings in the summer and root them in a potting mix. Keep the cuttings moist and in a warm, sunny location.
Where to Find Nasa rubrastra
Nasa rubrastra can be found in the southwestern United States, specifically in the states of Arizona, California, and Nevada.
Nasa rubrastra FAQ
What is the scientific name of Nasa rubrastra?
Nasa rubrastra
What is the common name of Nasa rubrastra?
Red-stemmed groundsel
What is the natural habitat of Nasa rubrastra?
Open, disturbed sites, such as roadsides, pastures, and abandoned fields
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,