Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
nodiflora
ID:
526907

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) R.Br. ex Wight

Source:
cmp

Year:
1834

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. (Hooker) 1: 226 (1834)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000526239

Common Names

  • Allmania nodiflora
  • Nodding Allmania
  • Nodding Windmills

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Synonyms

  • Achyranthes mucronata Herb. ex Moq. [unknown]
  • Achyranthes nodiflora (Willd.) Roxb. [unknown]
  • Allmania albida (Willd.) R.Br. ex Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Allmania aspera Wight [unknown]
  • Allmania dichotoma Wight [unknown]
  • Allmania longipedunculata (Trimen) Gamble [unknown]
  • Allmania nodiflora angustifolia Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Allmania nodiflora aspera (Roth) Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Allmania nodiflora depauperata Boreilly [unknown]
  • Allmania nodiflora dichotoma (B.Heyne ex Roth) Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Allmania nodiflora esculenta (Moq.) Hook.f. [valid]
  • Allmania nodiflora longipedunculata Trimen [unknown]
  • Allmania nodiflora procumbens Ridl. [unknown]
  • Allmania procumbens Wight ex Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Belutta peduncularis Raf. [unknown]
  • Belutta sessilis Raf. [unknown]
  • Celosia albida Willd. [unknown]
  • Celosia aspera Roth [unknown]
  • Celosia dichotoma B.Heyne [unknown]
  • Celosia mucronata Herb. ex Moq. [unknown]
  • Celosia nodiflora L. [unknown]
  • Celosia pallida Hort.Vindob. ex Moq. [unknown]
  • Chamissoa albida Mart. [unknown]
  • Chamissoa angustifolia Buch.-Ham. ex Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Chamissoa aspera Wight [unknown]
  • Chamissoa brownii Steud. [unknown]
  • Chamissoa dichotoma Moq. [unknown]
  • Chamissoa esculenta Moq. [unknown]
  • Chamissoa javanica Hassk. [unknown]
  • Chamissoa nodiflora Mart. [unknown]
  • Chamissoa pyramidalis Moq. [unknown]
  • Chamissoa albida (R.Br. ex Hook.f.) Moq. [unknown]

Description

Allmania nodiflora (also called Nodding Allmania, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub that is native to tropical South America. It has a woody stem with small, oval-shaped leaves and small, star-shaped flowers that range in color from white to pink. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and is commonly found in open woodlands and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Allmania nodiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Allmania nodiflora is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals and yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling with a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Allmania nodiflora is an evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and is drought tolerant. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Allmania nodiflora

Allmania nodiflora is native to Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.

Allmania nodiflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Allmania nodiflora?

Allmania nodiflora

What is the common name of Allmania nodiflora?

Nodding windmill

What is the natural habitat of Allmania nodiflora?

Deserts and dry areas

Species in the Allmania genus

Species in the Amaranthaceae family

Achyranthes arborescens, Achyranthes aspera, Achyranthes bidentata, Achyranthes diandra, Achyranthes fasciculata, Achyranthes mangarevica, Achyranthes marchionica, Achyranthes margaretarum, Achyranthes mutica, Achyranthes splendens, Achyranthes talbotii, Achyranthes shahii, Achyropsis avicularis, Achyropsis filifolia, Achyropsis fruticulosa, Achyropsis gracilis, Achyropsis laniceps, Achyropsis leptostachya, Acroglochin obtusifolia, Acroglochin persicarioides, Aerva artemisioides, Aerva caudata, Aerva congesta, Aerva coriacea, Aerva edulis, Aerva glabrata, Aerva humbertii, Aerva javanica, Aerva lanata, Aerva leucura, Aerva madagassica, Aerva microphylla, Aerva monsonia, Aerva radicans, Aerva revoluta, Aerva sanguinolenta, Aerva timorensis, Aerva triangularifolia, Aerva villosa, Aerva wightii, Agathophora alopecuroides, Agriophyllum lateriflorum, Agriophyllum latifolium, Agriophyllum minus, Agriophyllum montasirii, Agriophyllum paletzkianum, Agriophyllum squarrosum, Allenrolfea occidentalis, Allenrolfea patagonica, Allenrolfea vaginata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2628838: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Robert Brown (1773-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Br.' in the authors string.
Robert Wight (1796-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wight' in the authors string.