Status:
valid
Authors:
Weigend
Source:
tro
Year:
1998
Citation Micro:
Arnaldoa 5(2): 167. 1998
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001249921
Common Names
- Nasa Weberbaueri
- Nasa Weberbauerii
- Nasa Weberbauer
Description
Nasa weberbaueri (also called Weberbauer's nasa, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant native to Peru. It has a woody stem and its leaves are linear, with a length of 5-10 cm. It grows in alpine meadows, grasslands, and rocky slopes at elevations of 2000-4000 m.
Uses & Benefits
Nasa weberbaueri is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, inflammation, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Nasa weberbaueri has white flowers with yellow stamens and small, black fruits. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, oval leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Nasa weberbaueri is a small, evergreen shrub native to Peru. It is best grown in well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and should be rooted in a moist, well-drained medium.
Where to Find Nasa weberbaueri
Nasa weberbaueri can be found in the tropical regions of Central and South America.
Nasa weberbaueri FAQ
What type of plant is Nasa weberbaueri?
Nasa weberbaueri is a species of flowering plant in the family Malpighiaceae.
Where is Nasa weberbaueri found?
Nasa weberbaueri is native to Peru.
What are the characteristics of Nasa weberbaueri?
Nasa weberbaueri is a shrub with yellow flowers and ovate leaves.
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,