Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
suaveolens
ID:
744990

Status:
valid

Authors:
K.E.Steiner

Source:
ksu

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Bothalia 39: 67 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000744323



Common Names

  • Nemesia Suaveolens
  • Fragrant Nemesia
  • Sweet-scented Nemesia


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Description

Nemesia suaveolens (also called Sweet-scented nemesia, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous plant that grows to a height of 0.5–1 m. It has small, oval-shaped leaves with serrated edges and small white flowers. It is native to South Africa and is found in coastal forests and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Nemesia suaveolens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used for its essential oil, which is used in perfumes and soaps.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Nemesia suaveolens are small and yellow. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nemesia suaveolens is a tropical plant that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate salt spray.

Where to Find Nemesia suaveolens

Nemesia suaveolens is native to South Africa.

Nemesia suaveolens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nemesia suaveolens?

Nemesia suaveolens

What is the common name of Nemesia suaveolens?

Fragrant nemesia

What is the natural habitat of Nemesia suaveolens?

Grasslands and scrublands

Species in the Nemesia genus

Nemesia glabriuscula, Nemesia micrantha, Nemesia umbonata, Nemesia silvatica, Nemesia rupicola, Nemesia hemiptera, Nemesia williamsonii, Nemesia aurantia, Nemesia suaveolens, Nemesia acuminata, Nemesia affinis, Nemesia albiflora, Nemesia anfracta, Nemesia anisocarpa, Nemesia azurea, Nemesia barbata, Nemesia bicornis, Nemesia bodkinii, Nemesia brevicalcarata, Nemesia calcarata, Nemesia cheiranthus, Nemesia chrysolopha, Nemesia caerulea, Nemesia cynanchifolia, Nemesia denticulata, Nemesia diffusa, Nemesia euryceras, Nemesia fleckii, Nemesia floribunda, Nemesia fruticans, Nemesia glaucescens, Nemesia gracilis, Nemesia grandiflora, Nemesia hanoverica, Nemesia ionantha, Nemesia karasbergensis, Nemesia karroensis, Nemesia lanceolata, Nemesia leipoldtii, Nemesia ligulata, Nemesia lilacina, Nemesia linearis, Nemesia lucida, Nemesia macrocarpa, Nemesia macroceras, Nemesia maxii, Nemesia melissifolia, Nemesia pageae, Nemesia pallida, Nemesia parviflora,

Species in the Scrophulariaceae family

Alonsoa acutifolia, Alonsoa auriculata, Alonsoa caulialata, Alonsoa hirsuta, Alonsoa honoraria, Alonsoa linearis, Alonsoa meridionalis, Alonsoa minor, Alonsoa pallida, Alonsoa peduncularis, Alonsoa serrata, Alonsoa unilabiata, Ameroglossum pernambucense, Ameroglossum manoel-felixii, Ameroglossum alatum, Ameroglossum asperifolium, Ameroglossum bicolor, Ameroglossum fulniorum, Ameroglossum genaroanum, Ameroglossum intermedium, Ameroglossum xukuruorum, Androya decaryi, Antherothamnus pearsonii, Anticharis arabica, Anticharis ebracteata, Anticharis glandulosa, Anticharis imbricata, Anticharis inflata, Anticharis juncea, Anticharis scoparia, Anticharis senegalensis, Anticharis namibensis, Anticharis kaokoensis, Anticharis angolensis, Aptosimum albomarginatum, Aptosimum arenarium, Aptosimum decumbens, Aptosimum elongatum, Aptosimum eriocephalum, Aptosimum glandulosum, Aptosimum gossweileri, Aptosimum indivisum, Aptosimum lineare, Aptosimum marlothii, Aptosimum molle, Aptosimum neglectum, Aptosimum patulum, Aptosimum procumbens, Aptosimum pumilum, Aptosimum spinescens,

References

Kim E. Steiner (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.E.Steiner' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77100354-1: 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].