Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
tropidogyna
ID:
380586

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.C.Towns.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 34: 235 (1979)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000379918

Common Names

  • Nelsia tropidogyna
  • Tropidogyna sedge
  • Tropidogyna nut-grass

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Description

Nelsia tropidogyna (also called Tropidogyna 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 Africa. It typically grows in wetland habitats and prefers moist soils.

Uses & Benefits

Nelsia tropidogyna is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks due to its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Nelsia tropidogyna 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

Nelsia tropidogyna is a perennial herbaceous plant native to India. It is propagated by seed or stem cuttings. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.

Where to Find Nelsia tropidogyna

Nelsia tropidogyna is native to India, Sri Lanka, and China.

Nelsia tropidogyna FAQ

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Tropidogyna

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Cyperaceae

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,

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