Nasa usquiliensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Weigend, T.Henning & C.Schneid.
Source:
tro
Year:
2006
Citation Micro:
Revista Peru. Biol. 13: 83 (2006)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001279586
Common Names
- Usquiliensis Nasa
- Nasa usquiliensis
- Nasa usquiliensis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Nasa usquiliensis (also called Usquili 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 usquiliensis 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 usquiliensis is a small, yellow, bell-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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Nasa usquiliensis 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 usquiliensis
Nasa usquiliensis can be found in the Andean region of Colombia and Ecuador.
Nasa usquiliensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Nasa usquiliensis?
Nasa usquiliensis
What is the common name of Nasa usquiliensis?
Usquil fern
What is the natural habitat of Nasa usquiliensis?
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-50305067: Based on the initial data import
Maximilian Weigend (b.1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Weigend' in the authors string.
Tilo Henning: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.Henning' in the authors string.
Christof Schneider: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Schneid.' in the authors string.