Status:
valid
Authors:
Naanaie, Assadi & Tavassoli
Source:
ksu
Year:
2010
Citation Micro:
Iran. J. Bot. 16: 120 (2010)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000746813
Common Names
- Nanorrhinum khuzestanicum
- Khuzestan Nanorrhinum
- Nanorrhinum
Description
Nanorrhinum khuzestanicum (also called Khuzestan Nanorrhinum, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 1 meter in height. It is native to Iran and is found in tropical and subtropical moist forests.
Uses & Benefits
Nanorrhinum khuzestanicum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Nanorrhinum khuzestanicum is a white, five-petaled flower. The seed is a small, dark-brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a white stem with small, light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Nanorrhinum khuzestanicum is a fast-growing, drought-tolerant shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the branches and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Seeds should be planted in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination. Once established, Nanorrhinum khuzestanicum requires little maintenance and can tolerate a wide range of soil conditions.
Where to Find Nanorrhinum khuzestanicum
Nanorrhinum khuzestanicum is native to Iran and can be found in the provinces of Khuzestan and Lorestan.
Nanorrhinum khuzestanicum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Nanorrhinum khuzestanicum?
Nanorrhinum khuzestanicum
What type of plant is Nanorrhinum khuzestanicum?
It is a species of flowering plant in the family Scrophulariaceae.
Where is Nanorrhinum khuzestanicum found?
It is found in Iran.
Species in the Nanorrhinum genus
Nanorrhinum acerbianum,
Nanorrhinum asparagoides,
Nanorrhinum azraqense,
Nanorrhinum hastatum,
Nanorrhinum webbianum,
Nanorrhinum stenanthum,
Nanorrhinum ramosissimum,
Nanorrhinum macilentum,
Nanorrhinum kuriense,
Nanorrhinum heterophyllum,
Nanorrhinum elegans,
Nanorrhinum dichondrifolium,
Nanorrhinum bentii,
Nanorrhinum incanum,
Nanorrhinum woodii,
Nanorrhinum roseiflorum,
Nanorrhinum monodianum,
Nanorrhinum campyloceras,
Nanorrhinum khuzestanicum,
Nanorrhinum chasmophyticum,
Nanorrhinum baluchestanicum,
Nanorrhinum cabulicum,
Nanorrhinum ovatum,
Nanorrhinum petranum,
Nanorrhinum judaicum,
Nanorrhinum scariosepalum,
Nanorrhinum scoparium,
Nanorrhinum sagittatum,
Nanorrhinum urbani,
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
Akhtar Tavassoli: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tavassoli' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77106939-1: 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].