Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
nuda
ID:
403039

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rottb.) Kunth

Source:
wcs

Year:
1841

Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. 3: 462 (1841)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000402371



Common Names

  • Elegia nuda
  • Naked Elegia
  • Naked-leaf Elegia


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Synonyms

  • Chondropetalum nudum Rottb. [unknown]
  • Dovea nuda Pillans [unknown]
  • Elegia elongata Mast. [unknown]
  • Restio acuminatus Thunb. [illegitimate]
  • Restio nudus Nees [unknown]
  • Restio tectorum Sieber ex Kunth [unknown]

Description

Elegia nuda (also called naked elegia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Annonaceae. It is a small tree or shrub, growing up to 5 m tall. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist forests.

Uses & Benefits

Elegia nuda is used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments, including fever, headache, and skin diseases. It is also used for its ornamental value in gardens and as a source of food for animals.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Elegia nuda is a small, white, star-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and have a hard outer coating. The seedlings are thin and have a single, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Elegia nuda is a small, evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. Cuttings should be taken from mature branches and planted in a potting mix with good drainage. The soil should be kept moist but not soggy. The plant should be kept in bright, indirect light and fertilized regularly.

Where to Find Elegia nuda

Elegia nuda is native to South Africa. It can be found in dry, rocky areas.

Elegia nuda FAQ

What is the scientific name of Elegia nuda?

Elegia nuda

What is the common name of Elegia nuda?

Not available

What is the natural habitat of Elegia nuda?

Tropical rainforests

Species in the Elegia genus

Elegia altigena, Elegia asperiflora, Elegia atratiflora, Elegia caespitosa, Elegia capensis, Elegia coleura, Elegia cuspidata, Elegia deusta, Elegia equisetacea, Elegia esterhuyseniae, Elegia extensa, Elegia fastigata, Elegia fenestrata, Elegia filacea, Elegia fistulosa, Elegia fucata, Elegia galpinii, Elegia grandis, Elegia grandispicata, Elegia hutchinsonii, Elegia intermedia, Elegia juncea, Elegia mucronata, Elegia muirii, Elegia neesii, Elegia nuda, Elegia persistens, Elegia prominens, Elegia racemosa, Elegia rigida, Elegia spathacea, Elegia squamosa, Elegia stipularis, Elegia stokoei, Elegia thyrsifera, Elegia thyrsoidea, Elegia vaginulata, Elegia verreauxii, Elegia macrocarpa, Elegia elephantina, Elegia ebracteata, Elegia decipiens, Elegia acockii, Elegia aggregata, Elegia hookeriana, Elegia tectorum, Elegia recta, Elegia microcarpa, Elegia marlothii, Elegia namaquense,

Species in the Restionaceae family

Alexgeorgea ganopoda, Alexgeorgea nitens, Alexgeorgea subterranea, Anarthria gracilis, Anarthria humilis, Anarthria laevis, Anarthria polyphylla, Anarthria prolifera, Anarthria scabra, Anthochortus capensis, Anthochortus crinalis, Anthochortus ecklonii, Anthochortus graminifolius, Anthochortus insignis, Anthochortus laxiflorus, Anthochortus singularis, Aphelia brizula, Aphelia cyperoides, Aphelia drummondii, Aphelia gracilis, Aphelia nutans, Aphelia pumilio, Apodasmia brownii, Apodasmia chilensis, Apodasmia similis, Apodasmia ceramophila, Askidiosperma alboaristatum, Askidiosperma alticola, Askidiosperma andreaeanum, Askidiosperma capitatum, Askidiosperma chartaceum, Askidiosperma delicatulum, Askidiosperma esterhuyseniae, Askidiosperma insigne, Askidiosperma longiflorum, Askidiosperma nitidum, Askidiosperma paniculatum, Askidiosperma rugosum, Askidiosperma alticolum, Baloskion australe, Baloskion fimbriatum, Baloskion gracile, Baloskion longipes, Baloskion pallens, Baloskion stenocoleum, Baloskion tenuiculme, Baloskion tetraphyllum, Calorophus elongatus, Calorophus erostris, Cannomois aristata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-242226: Based on the initial data import
Carl Sigismund Kunth (1788-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunth' in the authors string.
Christen Friis Rottbøll (1727-1797): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rottb.' in the authors string.