Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
elegans
ID:
381777

Status:
valid

Authors:
(G.Forst.) Ghebr.

Source:
ksu

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 20: 673 (2000 publ. 2001)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000381109



Common Names

  • Nanorrhinum elegans
  • Elegant False Tamarind
  • False Tamarind


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Description

Nanorrhinum elegans (also called Elegant 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 elegans 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 elegans 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 elegans is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or division of the root system. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and should be grown in full sun or partial shade. It requires regular watering and is best propagated in the spring or early summer.

Where to Find Nanorrhinum elegans

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

Nanorrhinum elegans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nanorrhinum elegans?

Nanorrhinum elegans

What is the common name of Nanorrhinum elegans?

Elegant rush

What is the natural habitat of Nanorrhinum elegans?

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

Georg Forster (1754-1794): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Forst.' 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:20001430-1: 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].