Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
azraqense
ID:
381765

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Boulos & Lahham) Ghebr.

Source:
ksu

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 20: 682 (2000 publ. 2001)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000381097



Common Names

  • Nanorrhinum azraqense
  • Azraq False Tamarind
  • False Tamarind


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Description

Nanorrhinum azraqense (also called Azraq 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 the Middle East, and typically grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Nanorrhinum azraqense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a medicinal herb, and as a natural dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Nanorrhinum azraqense is a small, white, 5-petaled flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nanorrhinum azraqense 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 azraqense

Nanorrhinum azraqense is native to the forests of Jordan.

Nanorrhinum azraqense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nanorrhinum azraqense?

Nanorrhinum azraqense

What is the common name of Nanorrhinum azraqense?

Azraq rush

What is the natural habitat of Nanorrhinum azraqense?

It is native to the Middle East 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

Loutfy Boulos (1932-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boulos' in the authors string.
Jamil Lahham: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lahham' in the authors string.
Medhanie Ghebrehiwet: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ghebr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:20001435-1: 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].