Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cornales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
umbraculifera
ID:
1280246

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.Rodr. & Weigend

Source:
tro

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Revista Peru. Biol. 13: 82 (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001279584



Common Names

  • Umbraculifera Nasa
  • Nasa umbraculifera
  • Nasa umbraculifera


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Description

Nasa umbraculifera (also called Umbraculifera 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 umbraculifera has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomach aches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Nasa umbraculifera is a small, yellow, 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 umbraculifera 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 umbraculifera

Nasa umbraculifera can be found in the Andean region of Colombia and Ecuador.

Nasa umbraculifera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nasa umbraculifera?

Nasa umbraculifera

What is the common name of Nasa umbraculifera?

Umbrella fern

What is the natural habitat of Nasa umbraculifera?

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-50305064: Based on the initial data import
Eric Rodríguez: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Rodr.' in the authors string.
Maximilian Weigend (b.1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Weigend' in the authors string.