Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
nudicaulis
ID:
1414786

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lam.) Thulin

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Taxon 65: 786 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001427251



Common Names

  • Paramollugo nudicaulis
  • Naked-stem Paramollugo
  • Naked-stem False Nettle


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Description

Paramollugo nudicaulis (also called 'Naked-stemmed paramollugo' or 'Naked-stemmed paramollugo shrub', among many other common names) is a shrub native to the Caribbean and Central America. It has a greyish-brown bark and its leaves are ovate-lanceolate, with a serrated margin. It is found in dry forests, scrublands, and open areas.

Uses & Benefits

Paramollugo nudicaulis is used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, dysentery, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant and for its timber.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Paramollugo nudicaulis has small white flowers with a sweet scent. Its seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Paramollugo nudicaulis is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 5 m in height. It prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood in late summer or early autumn and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix.

Where to Find Paramollugo nudicaulis

Paramollugo nudicaulis is native to India and can be found in the Western Ghats.

Paramollugo nudicaulis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Paramollugo nudicaulis?

Paramollugo nudicaulis

What is the common name of Paramollugo nudicaulis?

Naked-stemmed Paramollugo

What is the natural habitat of Paramollugo nudicaulis?

Forests and scrublands

Species in the Paramollugo genus

Species in the Molluginaceae family

Adenogramma asparagoides, Adenogramma capillaris, Adenogramma congesta, Adenogramma glomerata, Adenogramma lichtensteiniana, Adenogramma littoralis, Adenogramma mollugo, Adenogramma physocalyx, Adenogramma rigida, Adenogramma sylvatica, Adenogramma teretifolia, Coelanthum grandiflorum, Coelanthum semiquinquefidum, Coelanthum verticillatum, Glinus bainesii, Glinus herniarioides, Glinus lotoides, Glinus microphyllus, Glinus oppositifolius, Glinus orygioides, Glinus radiatus, Glinus runkewitzii, Glinus sessiliflorus, Glinus setiflorus, Glischrothamnus ulei, Hypertelis angrae-pequenae, Hypertelis arenicola, Hypertelis bowkeriana, Hypertelis caespitosa, Hypertelis salsoloides, Hypertelis spergulacea, Hypertelis trachysperma, Mollugo verticillata, Mollugo pinosia, Mollugo nudicaulis, Mollugo cerviana, Mollugo fragilis, Mollugo angustifolia, Mollugo namaquensis, Mollugo pusilla, Mollugo tenella, Mollugo walteri, Mollugo decandra, Mollugo caespitosa, Mollugo pentaphylla, Mollugo stricta, Mollugo snodgrassii, Mollugo crockeri, Mollugo flavescens, Mollugo floriana,

References

Jean-Baptiste de Lamarck (1744-1829): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lam.' in the authors string.
Mats Thulin (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thulin' in the authors string.