Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nyctaginoides
ID:
1025780

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Standl.) Hunz. & Subils

Source:
SolanaceaeSource.org

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Kurtziana 18: 127. 1986

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001025118



Common Names

  • Plowmania nyctaginoides
  • Nightshade Plowmania
  • Moonflower Plowmania


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Description

Plowmania nyctaginoides (also called Nyctaginoid Plowmania, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region and North Africa. It is found in dry, rocky habitats, often in limestone soils.

Uses & Benefits

Plowmania nyctaginoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various illnesses such as fever, coughs, and colds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Plowmania nyctaginoides is a white to pale yellow, five-petaled flower. Its seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Where to Find Plowmania nyctaginoides

Plowmania nyctaginoides can be found in the tropical rainforests of South America, from Colombia to Bolivia.

Species in the Plowmania genus

Species in the Solanaceae family

References

Paul Carpenter Standley (1884-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Standl.' in the authors string.
Armando Theodoro Hunziker (1919-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hunz.' in the authors string.
Rosa Subils (b.1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Subils' in the authors string.
Solanaceae Source record for this taxon: Based on the initial data import