Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cornales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
vargasii
ID:
379716

Status:
valid

Authors:
(J.F.Macbr.) Weigend

Source:
cmp

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Revista Peru. Biol. 13: 83 (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000379048



Common Names

  • Vargas' Nasa
  • Vargas' Nasa
  • Nasa vargasii


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Synonyms

  • Loasa vargasii J.F.Macbr. [unknown]

Description

Nasa vargasii (also called Vargas' Nasa, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Cyperaceae. It is native to Venezuela. It grows in moist habitats, such as marshes, swamps, and wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Nasa vargasii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a long history of use in traditional medicine as a diuretic, anti-inflammatory, and antispasmodic. It is also used to treat fever, headaches, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Nasa vargasii has white flowers with yellow centers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem with two leaves at the top.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nasa vargasii is a small, evergreen shrub native to South America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a light, well-drained soil mix. Keep the cuttings in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Nasa vargasii

Nasa vargasii can be found in the tropical rainforests of South America.

Nasa vargasii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nasa vargasii?

Nasa vargasii

Where is Nasa vargasii found?

Nasa vargasii is found in South America, particularly in Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.

What is the flowering season of Nasa vargasii?

Nasa vargasii typically flowers 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 kew-2378760: 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.