Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
cuatrocienegensis
ID:
1262787

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.L.Nesom

Source:
tro

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 73: 61 (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001262125

Common Names

  • Nama cuatrocienegensis
  • Cuatrocieneges Nama
  • Four Creeks Nama

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Description

Nama cuatrocienegensis (also called Cuatro Ciénegas Nama, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Boraginaceae family. It is native to Mexico. It grows in dry, open, rocky areas, grasslands, and sagebrush scrub.

Uses & Benefits

Nama cuatrocienegensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make herbal teas, which have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Nama cuatrocienegensis has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nama cuatrocienegensis is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the western United States. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in well-drained, sandy or gravelly soil. Propagation is done by seed or division in early spring. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame in spring or autumn. Division should be done in early spring.

Where to Find Nama cuatrocienegensis

Nama cuatrocienegensis can be found in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.

Nama cuatrocienegensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nama cuatrocienegensis?

Nama cuatrocienegensis

What is the common name of Nama cuatrocienegensis?

No common name

What is the native range of Nama cuatrocienegensis?

Mexico

Species in the Nama genus

Species in the Boraginaceae family

Actinocarya acaulis, Actinocarya tibetica, Adelocaryum coelestinum, Adelocaryum flexuosum, Adelocaryum malabaricum, Adelocaryum nebulicola, Adelocaryum lambertianum, Aegonychon purpurocaeruleum, Aegonychon zollingeri, Aegonychon purpurea-coeruleum, Aegonychon calabricum, Aegonychon calabrum, Afrotysonia africana, Afrotysonia glochidiata, Afrotysonia pilosicaulis, Alkanna amana, Alkanna angustifolia, Alkanna areolata, Alkanna attilae, Alkanna aucheriana, Alkanna auranitica, Alkanna bracteosa, Alkanna caliensis, Alkanna cappadocica, Alkanna confusa, Alkanna corcyrensis, Alkanna cordifolia, Alkanna dumanii, Alkanna frigida, Alkanna froedinii, Alkanna galilaea, Alkanna graeca, Alkanna haussknechtii, Alkanna hellenica, Alkanna hirsutissima, Alkanna hispida, Alkanna incana, Alkanna intercedens, Alkanna jordanovii, Alkanna kotschyana, Alkanna leiocarpa, Alkanna leptophylla, Alkanna lutea, Alkanna macrophylla, Alkanna macrosiphon, Alkanna maleolens, Alkanna megacarpa, Alkanna methanaea, Alkanna milliana, Alkanna mughlae,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50201554: Based on the initial data import
Guy L. Nesom (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.L.Nesom' in the authors string.