Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
formosa
ID:
1024281

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kunth

Source:
SolanaceaeSource.org

Year:
1818

Citation Micro:
Nov. Gen. Sp. (quarto ed.) 3: 10, t. 193. 1818

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001023619



Common Names

  • Nectouxia formosa
  • Formosa Nicotiana
  • Formosa Tobacco


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Description

Nectouxia formosa (also called Beautiful nectouxia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It has a grey-green bark and its leaves are grey-green, oval-shaped and have a leathery texture. It grows in dry grasslands, deserts and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Nectouxia formosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used as a windbreak and has a high tolerance for drought. It has a high nutritional value and can be used as a food source for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Nectouxia formosa are small, yellow and star-shaped. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have thin, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nectouxia formosa can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. The plants should be grown in full sun and kept moist.

Where to Find Nectouxia formosa

Nectouxia formosa is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America. It is found in moist, shady areas in the understory of the forest.

Species in the Nectouxia genus

Species in the Solanaceae family

References

Carl Sigismund Kunth (1788-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunth' in the authors string.
Solanaceae Source record for this taxon: Based on the initial data import