Nothotalisia peruviana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Picramniales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
peruviana
ID:
1040186
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Standl.) W.W.Thomas
Source:
tro
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 63: 55 (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001039524
Common Names
- Nothotalisia peruviana
- Peruviana Nothotalisia
- Peruviana
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Nothotalisia peruviana (also called Peruvian Nothotalisia, among many other common names) is a species of moss in the Nothotalisia genus. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America, and is typically found growing in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Nothotalisia peruviana is a species of tree fern native to the tropical forests of Central and South America. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It can also be used for erosion control and as a windbreak.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Nothotalisia peruviana has small, white flowers with five petals, and its seeds are small, black and shiny. Its seedlings have a single cotyledon and a pair of opposite leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Nothotalisia peruviana is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a well-drained soil in a sunny location and should be watered regularly. It can be fertilized with a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season.
Where to Find Nothotalisia peruviana
Nothotalisia peruviana is native to Peru.
Species in the Nothotalisia genus
Species in the Picramniaceae family
Alvaradoa amorphoides, Alvaradoa arborescens, Alvaradoa haitiensis, Alvaradoa jamaicensis, Alvaradoa lewisii, Alvaradoa subovata, Nothotalisia cancellata, Nothotalisia piranii, Nothotalisia peruviana, Picramnia polyantha, Picramnia pentandra, Picramnia sellowii, Picramnia sphaerocarpa, Picramnia spruceana, Picramnia magnifolia, Picramnia reticulata, Picramnia matudae, Picramnia nuriensis, Picramnia teapensis, Picramnia villosa, Picramnia caracasana, Picramnia apetala, Picramnia antidesma, Picramnia latifolia, Picramnia juniniana, Picramnia macrocarpa, Picramnia ferrea, Picramnia dictyoneura, Picramnia emarginata, Picramnia grandifolia, Picramnia gracilis, Picramnia tumbesina, Picramnia bahiensis, Picramnia ciliata, Picramnia glazioviana, Picramnia ramiflora, Picramnia xalapensis, Picramnia killipii, Picramnia parvifolia, Picramnia bullata, Picramnia deflexa, Picramnia guerrerensis, Picramnia hirsuta, Picramnia dolichobotrya, Picramnia elliptica, Picramnia mexicana, Picramnia gardneri, Picramnia guianensis, Picramnia oreadica, Picramnia campestris,
References
Paul Carpenter Standley (1884-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Standl.' in the authors string.
William Wayt Thomas (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.W.Thomas' in the authors string.