Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
acerbianum
ID:
381762

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Boiss.) Betsche

Source:
cmp

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
Courier Forschungsinst. Senckenberg 71: 132 (1984)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000381094



Common Names

  • Nanorrhinum acerbianum
  • Acerbian False Tamarind
  • False Tamarind


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Synonyms

  • Linaria acerbianum Boiss. [unknown]

Description

Nanorrhinum acerbianum (also called Acerbian Nanorrhinum, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub with leathery, obtuse leaves and small white flowers. It is native to tropical regions of Africa, and typically grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Nanorrhinum acerbianum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural dye for fabrics.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Nanorrhinum acerbianum sub. montanum Betsche
Nanorrhinum acerbianum sub. acerbianum

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Nanorrhinum acerbianum is a small, yellowish-green spikelet with a single spikelet at the top. The seed is a small, dark brown nut-like structure. The seedling is a small, grass-like plant with a single stem and a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nanorrhinum acerbianum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division in the spring or autumn. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and can be grown in containers. It can be propagated by seed, but the seedlings are slow to establish and difficult to transplant.

Where to Find Nanorrhinum acerbianum

Nanorrhinum acerbianum is native to the forests of China.

Nanorrhinum acerbianum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nanorrhinum acerbianum?

Nanorrhinum acerbianum

What is the common name of Nanorrhinum acerbianum?

Acerbian rush

What is the natural habitat of Nanorrhinum acerbianum?

It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in wetland habitats.

Species in the Plantaginaceae family

Acanthorrhinum ramosissimum, Adenosma annamense, Adenosma bracteosum, Adenosma camphoratum, Adenosma cordifolium, Adenosma debilis, Adenosma elsholtzioides, Adenosma glutinosum, Adenosma hirsutum, Adenosma indianum, Adenosma inopinatum, Adenosma javanicum, Adenosma macrophyllum, Adenosma malabaricum, Adenosma microcephalum, Adenosma muelleri, Adenosma nelsonioides, Adenosma papuana, Adenosma punctata, Adenosma retusilobum, Adenosma subrepens, Adenosma ternata, Adenosma thorelii, Agathelpis adunca, Agathelpis brevifolia, Agathelpis mucronata, Albraunia foveopilosa, Albraunia fugax, Albraunia psilosperma, Anamaria heterophylla, Anarrhinum bellidifolium, Anarrhinum corsicum, Anarrhinum duriminium, Anarrhinum forsskaolii, Anarrhinum fruticosum, Anarrhinum intermedium, Anarrhinum laxiflorum, Anarrhinum longipedicellatum, Anarrhinum orientale, Anarrhinum pedatum, Anarrhinum forskaohlii, Ancistrostylis harmandii, Angelonia acuminatissima, Angelonia alternifolia, Angelonia angustifolia, Angelonia arguta, Angelonia biflora, Angelonia bisaccata, Angelonia blanchetii, Angelonia campestris,

References

Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
I. Betsche: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Betsche' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:914258-1: 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].