Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
nilgherrensis
ID:
380566

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Nees) Lindau

Source:
ksu

Year:
1893

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 18: 56 (1893)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000379898

Common Names

  • Nicoteba nilgherrensis
  • Nilgherren Nicoteba
  • Nilgherren False-Mallow

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Synonyms

  • Adhatoda nilgerrhensis Nees [unknown]

Description

Nicoteba nilgherrensis (also called Nilgiri Clubrush, among many other common names) is a perennial grass-like plant that grows in tufts and is native to tropical and subtropical regions of India. It typically grows in wetland habitats and prefers moist soils.

Uses & Benefits

Nicoteba nilgherrensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Nicoteba nilgherrensis has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nicoteba nilgherrensis is a perennial herb that is native to India and Sri Lanka. It is found growing in moist, shady areas and prefers a well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division in early spring or by seed in late spring. It can also be propagated by cuttings taken in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Nicoteba nilgherrensis

Nicoteba nilgherrensis is native to India, Sri Lanka, and China.

Nicoteba nilgherrensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nicoteba nilgherrensis?

Nicoteba nilgherrensis

What is the common name of Nicoteba nilgherrensis?

Nilgherrensis Nicoteba

Where is Nicoteba nilgherrensis found?

It is found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar

Species in the Acanthaceae family

Acanthopale macrocarpa, Acanthopale confertiflora, Acanthopale decempedalis, Acanthopale laxiflora, Acanthopale madagascariensis, Acanthopale pubescens, Acanthopale aethiogermanica, Acanthopale breviceps, Acanthopale cuneifolia, Acanthopale ramiflora, Acanthopale perrieri, Acanthopale humblotii, Acanthopsis carduifolia, Acanthopsis disperma, Acanthopsis glauca, Acanthopsis hoffmannseggiana, Acanthopsis horrida, Acanthopsis scullyi, Acanthopsis spathularis, Acanthopsis disperma, Acanthopsis tuba, Acanthopsis ludoviciana, Acanthopsis adamanticola, Acanthopsis dispermoides, Acanthopsis erosa, Acanthopsis dregeana, Acanthopsis tetragona, Acanthopsis glandulopalmata, Acanthopsis insueta, Acanthopsis nitida, Acanthopsis pagodiformis, Acanthopsis glabra, Acanthopsis villosa, Acanthus austromontanus, Acanthus greuterianus, Acanthus kulalensis, Acanthus arboreus, Acanthus carduaceus, Acanthus caroli-alexandri, Acanthus caudatus, Acanthus dioscoridis, Acanthus ebracteatus, Acanthus eminens, Acanthus flexicaulis, Acanthus gaed, Acanthus guineensis, Acanthus hirsutus, Acanthus hungaricus, Acanthus ilicifolius, Acanthus latisepalus,

References

Gustav Lindau (1866-1923): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindau' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:52618-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.