Status:
valid
Authors:
Bunge
Source:
cmp
Year:
1862
Citation Micro:
Mém. Acad. Imp. Sci. Saint Pétersbourg, Sér. 7 , 4(11): 27 (1862)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000378792
Common Names
- Noaea major
- Large Noaea
- Large Tree-sedge
Description
Noaea major (also called 'Large Noaea', among many other common names) is an annual plant native to Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia. It has small, yellow-brown flowers and grows to a height of 0.3 meters. It is found in moist, grassy areas and is tolerant of shade.
Uses & Benefits
Noaea major is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Noaea major is a small, yellowish-green spikelet. The seeds are small, dark brown and triangular in shape. The seedlings are slender, with a single, narrow leaf and a short stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Noaea major is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or from seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It can tolerate drought and is often grown as an ornamental in gardens.
Where to Find Noaea major
Noaea major can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Noaea major FAQ
What is the scientific name of Noaea major?
Noaea major
What is the family of Noaea major?
Apocynaceae
Where is Noaea major found?
Venezuela
Species in the Noaea 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,