Status:
valid
Authors:
P.J.Alexander & M.J.Moore
Source:
ipni
Year:
2014
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. Res. Inst. Texas 8: 384 (2014)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001342885
Description
Nerisyrenia hypercorax (also called Nerisyrenia hypercorax, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the temperate regions of North America. It has small, glossy leaves with yellow flowers that bloom in the summer. It grows in dry, sunny areas and is often found in grasslands and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Nerisyrenia hypercorax is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Nerisyrenia hypercorax has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Nerisyrenia hypercorax is a perennial that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun. Propagation is best done in spring or summer when temperatures are warm. Seeds should be sown in a warm, sunny location and kept moist until germination. Cuttings can be taken from mature plants and rooted in a moist medium. Once established, Nerisyrenia hypercorax is drought tolerant.
Where to Find Nerisyrenia hypercorax
Nerisyrenia hypercorax is found in the dry forests of the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico.
Nerisyrenia hypercorax FAQ
What is the scientific name of Nerisyrenia hypercorax?
Nerisyrenia hypercorax
What is the common name of Nerisyrenia hypercorax?
Hypercorax nerisyrenia
What is the natural habitat of Nerisyrenia hypercorax?
Tropical and subtropical dry forests
Species in the Nerisyrenia genus
Nerisyrenia camporum,
Nerisyrenia castillonii,
Nerisyrenia gracilis,
Nerisyrenia gypsophila,
Nerisyrenia incana,
Nerisyrenia johnstonii,
Nerisyrenia linearifolia,
Nerisyrenia powellii,
Nerisyrenia baconiana,
Nerisyrenia mexicana,
Nerisyrenia hypercorax,
Species in the Brassicaceae family
Abdra brachycarpa,
Abdra aprica,
Acuston perenne,
Aethionema rhodopaeum,
Aethionema alanyae,
Aethionema arabicum,
Aethionema armenum,
Aethionema capitatum,
Aethionema carlsbergii,
Aethionema carneum,
Aethionema cephalanthum,
Aethionema cordatum,
Aethionema coridifolium,
Aethionema demirizii,
Aethionema diastrophis,
Aethionema dumanii,
Aethionema edentulum,
Aethionema eunomioides,
Aethionema fimbriatum,
Aethionema froedinii,
Aethionema gileadense,
Aethionema glaucinum,
Aethionema grandiflorum,
Aethionema heterocarpum,
Aethionema heterophyllum,
Aethionema huber-morathii,
Aethionema karamanicum,
Aethionema lepidioides,
Aethionema levandowskyi,
Aethionema lycium,
Aethionema marashicum,
Aethionema membranaceum,
Aethionema munzurense,
Aethionema orbiculatum,
Aethionema papillosum,
Aethionema retsina,
Aethionema saxatile,
Aethionema schistosum,
Aethionema semnanensis,
Aethionema speciosum,
Aethionema spicatum,
Aethionema stylosum,
Aethionema subulatum,
Aethionema syriacum,
Aethionema thesiifolium,
Aethionema thomasianum,
Aethionema transhyrcanum,
Aethionema turcicum,
Aethionema umbellatum,
Aethionema virgatum,
References
Michael J. Moore: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.J.Moore' in the authors string.