Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cornales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
solata
ID:
1280237

Status:
valid

Authors:
(J.F.Macbr.) Weigend

Source:
tro

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Revista Peru. Biol. 13(1): 81. 2006 [Oct 2006]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001279575



Common Names

  • Solata Nasa
  • Nasa solata
  • Nasa solata


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Description

Nasa solata (also called Solata 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 ovate-lanceolate leaves and yellow flowers. It is found in humid forests and in areas with high rainfall.

Uses & Benefits

Nasa solata 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

The flower of Nasa solata is a small, white, fan-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nasa solata 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 solata

Nasa solata can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Nasa solata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nasa solata?

Nasa solata

What is the common name of Nasa solata?

Solata fern

What is the natural habitat of Nasa solata?

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-50305047: Based on the initial data import
James Francis Macbride (1892-1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.F.Macbr.' in the authors string.
Maximilian Weigend (b.1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Weigend' in the authors string.