Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
bentii
ID:
381782

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Skan) Betsche

Source:
ksu

Year:
1984

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000381114



Common Names

  • Nanorrhinum bentii
  • Bent's False Tamarind
  • False Tamarind


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Description

Nanorrhinum bentii (also called Bent's Nanorrhinum, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It grows to a height of up to 1 meter and has a slender stem with small, white flowers. It is found in moist, shady habitats such as swamps, marshes, and wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Nanorrhinum bentii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Nanorrhinum bentii has small white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and rounded. The seedlings are small and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nanorrhinum bentii is a perennial plant that is best grown in well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. It is propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring, and divisions can be taken in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Nanorrhinum bentii

Nanorrhinum bentii is native to Europe and can be found in moist meadows and grasslands.

Nanorrhinum bentii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nanorrhinum bentii?

Nanorrhinum bentii

What is the common name of Nanorrhinum bentii?

Bent's rush

What is the natural habitat of Nanorrhinum bentii?

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

Sidney Alfred Skan (1870-1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Skan' 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:914259-1: 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].