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
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.
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