Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
nardii
ID:
510554

Status:
valid

Authors:
Raffaelli, Mosti & Tardelli

Source:
ksu

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Webbia 63: 162 (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000509886

Common Names

  • Orbea nardii
  • Nard's Orbea
  • Nardii Orbea

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Description

Orbea nardii (also called Nard's Orbea, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It is characterized by its yellow flowers and its hairy leaves. It grows in dry and sunny areas, such as rocky hillsides and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Orbea nardii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Orbea nardii is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling with a white center.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Orbea nardii is a perennial that 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 new growth and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment until the plants are established.

Where to Find Orbea nardii

Orbea nardii can be found in the dry grasslands of South Africa.

Orbea nardii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Orbea nardii?

Orbea nardii

What is the family of Orbea nardii?

Asclepiadaceae

What is the habitat of Orbea nardii?

Grasslands and open woodlands

Species in the Orbea genus

Orbea circes, Orbea deflersiana, Orbea decaisneana, Orbea cooperi, Orbea conjuncta, Orbea chrysostephana, Orbea caudata, Orbea carnosa, Orbea baldratii, Orbea araysiana, Orbea albocastanea, Orbea gerstneri, Orbea wissmannii, Orbea wilsonii, Orbea vibratilis, Orbea ubomboensis, Orbea laticorona, Orbea luntii, Orbea lugardii, Orbea valida, Orbea laikipiensis, Orbea knobelii, Orbea huillensis, Orbea huernioides, Orbea hardyi, Orbea gilbertii, Orbea tubiformis, Orbea tapscottii, Orbea subterranea, Orbea sprengeri, Orbea semitubiflora, Orbea miscella, Orbea gemugofana, Orbea sacculata, Orbea rogersii, Orbea nardii, Orbea cucullata, Orbea fenestrata, Orbea parviloba, Orbea namaquensis, Orbea woodii, Orbea pulchella, Orbea variegata, Orbea ciliata, Orbea longidens, Orbea mcloughlinii, Orbea maculata, Orbea paradoxa, Orbea umbracula, Orbea verrucosa,

Species in the Apocynaceae family

Acokanthera laevigata, Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera oppositifolia, Acokanthera rotundata, Acokanthera schimperi, Adenium boehmianum, Adenium multiflorum, Adenium obesum, Adenium oleifolium, Adenium swazicum, Adenium dhofarense, Aganosma breviloba, Aganosma cymosa, Aganosma gracilis, Aganosma lacei, Aganosma petelotii, Aganosma schlechteriana, Aganosma siamensis, Aganosma wallichii, Aganosma heynei, Alafia alba, Alafia barteri, Alafia benthamii, Alafia berrieri, Alafia calophylla, Alafia caudata, Alafia erythrophthalma, Alafia falcata, Alafia fuscata, Alafia insularis, Alafia intermedia, Alafia landolphioides, Alafia lucida, Alafia microstylis, Alafia multiflora, Alafia nigrescens, Alafia orientalis, Alafia parciflora, Alafia pauciflora, Alafia perrieri, Alafia schumannii, Alafia thouarsii, Alafia vallium, Alafia verschuereni, Alafia whytei, Alafia zambesiaca, Allamanda calcicola, Allamanda angustifolia, Allamanda blanchetii, Allamanda cathartica,

References

Marcello Tardelli (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tardelli' in the authors string.
Stefano Mosti (b.1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mosti' in the authors string.
Mauro Raffaelli (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Raffaelli' in the authors string.