Nasa rudis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
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(Benth.) Weigend
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wfo-0001279118
Common Names
- Nasa rudis
- Rudis Nasa
- Rudis Star
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Nasa rudis (also called Rough Nasa, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Mexico and the southwestern United States. It has small, white flowers and grows in dry, rocky soils in open, dry areas.
Uses & Benefits
Nasa rudis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It can also be used as a hedge plant, and its foliage is often used in floral arrangements.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Nasa rudis is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, flattened oval shape. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons and a single stem.
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Nasa rudis is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers a sunny position and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts. Prune after flowering to maintain a neat shape and encourage more flowers.
Where to Find Nasa rudis
Nasa rudis is native to the Amazonian region of South America and can be found in the wild in the rainforests of the region.
Nasa rudis FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Nasa rudis?
Nasa rudis is native to the tropical regions of South and Central America.
What is the average size of Nasa rudis?
Nasa rudis typically grows to heights of 10-20 cm.
What are the blooming times of Nasa rudis?
Nasa rudis typically blooms in the spring and summer months.
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-50302143: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Maximilian Weigend (b.1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Weigend' in the authors string.