Status:
valid
Authors:
Delile
Source:
cmp
Year:
1813
Citation Micro:
Descr. Egypte, Hist. Nat. : 204 (1813)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000407143
Common Names
- Nudatum Traganum
- Naked Traganum
- Naked Traganum Tree
Synonyms
- Traganum acuminatum Maire & Weiller [unknown]
- Traganum nudatum acuminatum (Maire & Weiller) Maire [unknown]
- Traganum nudatum microphyllum Maire [unknown]
Description
Traganum nudatum (also called Nudatum, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with small, yellow flowers. It is native to South Africa and is found in dry, sandy soils in coastal areas.
Uses & Benefits
Traganum nudatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, coughs, and colds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Traganum nudatum has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Traganum nudatum is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5 m tall. It is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and placed in a rooting hormone before planting in a well-draining soil mix. The soil should be kept moist but not soggy.
Where to Find Traganum nudatum
Traganum nudatum is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America, particularly in Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.
Traganum nudatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Traganum nudatum?
Traganum nudatum
What is the common name of Traganum nudatum?
Naked Traganum
Where is Traganum nudatum native to?
South America
Species in the Traganum 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,