Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
prostrata
ID:
252434

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Benth.) Hemsl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 41: 311 (1913)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000251766

Common Names

  • Nesogenes prostrata
  • Prostrate Nesogenes
  • Prostrate False-Foxglove

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Description

Nesogenes prostrata (also called Prostrate Nesogenes, among many other common names) is a small, herbaceous plant native to South America. It has small, oval leaves and white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as in forests and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Nesogenes prostrata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Nesogenes prostrata is white, with a yellow center, and a single petal. Its seeds are small and round, and its seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nesogenes prostrata is a terrestrial orchid species native to Taiwan. It is best grown in a well-drained, humus-rich soil in a partially shaded position. Propagation is by division of the mature plant or by seed.

Where to Find Nesogenes prostrata

Nesogenes prostrata is found in tropical Africa, including Angola, Cameroon, Congo, Gabon, Ghana, Guinea, Ivory Coast, Liberia, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, and Togo.

Nesogenes prostrata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nesogenes prostrata?

Nesogenes prostrata

What is the common name of Nesogenes prostrata?

Prostrate Nesogenes

What type of plant is Nesogenes prostrata?

Herbaceous perennial

Species in the Orobanchaceae family

Aeginetia indica, Aeginetia mirabilis, Aeginetia mpomii, Aeginetia selebica, Aeginetia sessilis, Aeginetia sinensis, Aeginetia flava, Aeginetia acaulis, Agalinis angustifolia, Agalinis aphylla, Agalinis aspera, Agalinis auriculata, Agalinis bandeirensis, Agalinis bangii, Agalinis brachyphylla, Agalinis calycina, Agalinis chaparensis, Agalinis communis, Agalinis decemloba, Agalinis densiflora, Agalinis digitalis, Agalinis divaricata, Agalinis edwardsiana, Agalinis fasciculata, Agalinis fiebrigii, Agalinis filicaulis, Agalinis filifolia, Agalinis gattingeri, Agalinis genistifolia, Agalinis gypsophila, Agalinis heterophylla, Agalinis homalantha, Agalinis humilis, Agalinis itambensis, Agalinis kingsii, Agalinis lanceolata, Agalinis laxa, Agalinis linarioides, Agalinis linifolia, Agalinis maritima, Agalinis megalantha, Agalinis meyeniana, Agalinis nana, Agalinis navasotensis, Agalinis neoscotica, Agalinis obtusifolia, Agalinis oligophylla, Agalinis peduncularis, Agalinis pennellii, Agalinis plukenetii,

References

George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
William Hemsley (1843-1924): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hemsl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:863929-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].