Status:
valid
Authors:
Nutt.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1842
Citation Micro:
Trans. Amer. Philos. Soc. , n.s., 8: 254 (1842)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000817065
Common Names
- Nemacladus ramosissimus
- Ramosissimus Nemacladus
- Ramosissimus Nemacladus Plant
Description
Nemacladus ramosissimus (also called Branched Nemacladus, among many other common names) is a small annual herb native to North America. It has a spreading habit and grows up to 30 cm tall. Its leaves are bright green, alternate, and lance-shaped. It is found in dry open areas, often in rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Nemacladus ramosissimus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Nemacladus ramosissimus is white and bell-shaped, with five petals. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Nemacladus ramosissimus is a perennial that can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in the spring or early summer when the plant is actively growing.
Where to Find Nemacladus ramosissimus
Nemacladus ramosissimus is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.
Nemacladus ramosissimus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Nemacladus ramosissimus?
Nemacladus ramosissimus
What is the common name of Nemacladus ramosissimus?
Ramosissimus Nemacladus
Where is Nemacladus ramosissimus found?
Southwestern United States
Species in the Nemacladus genus
Nemacladus glanduliferus,
Nemacladus capillaris,
Nemacladus rigidus,
Nemacladus ramosissimus,
Nemacladus montanus,
Nemacladus longiflorus,
Nemacladus gracilis,
Nemacladus interior,
Nemacladus pinnatifidus,
Nemacladus rubescens,
Nemacladus twisselmannii,
Nemacladus sigmoideus,
Nemacladus secundiflorus,
Nemacladus australis,
Nemacladus calcaratus,
Nemacladus californicus,
Nemacladus orientalis,
Nemacladus tenuis,
Species in the Campanulaceae family
Adenophora amurica,
Adenophora brevidiscifera,
Adenophora capillaris,
Adenophora changaica,
Adenophora coelestis,
Adenophora contracta,
Adenophora cordifolia,
Adenophora divaricata,
Adenophora elata,
Adenophora fusifolia,
Adenophora gmelinii,
Adenophora golubinzevaeana,
Adenophora grandiflora,
Adenophora hatsushimae,
Adenophora himalayana,
Adenophora hubeiensis,
Adenophora izuensis,
Adenophora jacutica,
Adenophora jasionifolia,
Adenophora khasiana,
Adenophora lamarkii,
Adenophora liliifolia,
Adenophora liliifolioides,
Adenophora lobophylla,
Adenophora longipedicellata,
Adenophora maximowicziana,
Adenophora micrantha,
Adenophora morrisonensis,
Adenophora nikoensis,
Adenophora ningxianica,
Adenophora palustris,
Adenophora pereskiifolia,
Adenophora petiolata,
Adenophora pinifolia,
Adenophora polyantha,
Adenophora potaninii,
Adenophora probatovae,
Adenophora remotidens,
Adenophora remotiflora,
Adenophora rupestris,
Adenophora rupincola,
Adenophora sinensis,
Adenophora stenanthina,
Adenophora stenophylla,
Adenophora stricta,
Adenophora sublata,
Adenophora takedai,
Adenophora tashiroi,
Adenophora taurica,
Adenophora trachelioides,