Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
ramosissimum
ID:
381771

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Wall.) Betsche

Source:
cmp

Year:
1984

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000381103



Common Names

  • Nanorrhinum ramosissimum
  • Branchy False Tamarind
  • False Tamarind


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Synonyms

  • Elatinoides ramosissima (Walter) Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Nanorrhinum ramosissimum (also called Branched 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 ramosissimum 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Nanorrhinum ramosissimum sub. pakistanicum G.R.Sarwar
Nanorrhinum ramosissimum sub. ramosissimum

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Nanorrhinum ramosissimum 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 ramosissimum 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 ramosissimum

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

Nanorrhinum ramosissimum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nanorrhinum ramosissimum?

Nanorrhinum ramosissimum

What is the common name of Nanorrhinum ramosissimum?

Branching rush

What is the natural habitat of Nanorrhinum ramosissimum?

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

Nathaniel Wolff Wallich (1786-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wall.' 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:914265-1: 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].