Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
clemensii
ID:
250021

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ames

Source:
wcs

Year:
1920

Citation Micro:
Orchidaceae 6: 71 (1920)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000249353



Common Names

  • Nabaluia Clemensii
  • Clemensii Nabaluia
  • Clemensii


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Synonyms

  • Chelonistele clemensii (Ames) Carr [unknown]
  • Chelonistele keithiana W.W.Sm. [unknown]

Description

Nabaluia clemensii (also called Clemens' Nabaluia, among many other common names) is a species of shrub that is native to tropical Africa. It grows in moist, shady forests and is characterized by its small, oval leaves and its small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Nabaluia clemensii is an ornamental plant, grown for its attractive flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for the treatment of various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Nabaluia clemensii has white, star-shaped flowers with yellow centers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have two, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nabaluia clemensii can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil. The cuttings should be kept moist until they are established.

Where to Find Nabaluia clemensii

Nabaluia clemensii is native to India and is found in the wild in the Western Ghats region.

Nabaluia clemensii FAQ

What is the common name of Nabaluia clemensii?

Clemens' mountain apple

What is the natural habitat of Nabaluia clemensii?

Tropical rainforest of Africa

What is the leaf shape of Nabaluia clemensii?

Ovate-lanceolate

Species in the Orchidaceae family

Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-132999: Based on the initial data import
Oakes Ames (1874-1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ames' in the authors string.