Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cornales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rufipila
ID:
1241758

Status:
valid

Authors:
Weigend

Source:
tro

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Taxon 55: 467 (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001241096



Common Names

  • Rufipila Nasa
  • Nasa Rufipila
  • Nasa Rufipila


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Description

Nasa rufipila (also called Red-haired 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 rufipila 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 flower of Nasa rufipila is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seeds of this plant are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nasa rufipila 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 rufipila

Nasa rufipila can be found in the southwestern United States, specifically in the states of Arizona, California, and Nevada.

Nasa rufipila FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nasa rufipila?

Nasa rufipila

What is the common name of Nasa rufipila?

Rufous-winged groundsel

What is the natural habitat of Nasa rufipila?

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,

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