Status:
valid
Authors:
(Gilg & Schltr.) Steenis & Hatus.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1952
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 65: 109 (1952)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000378780
Common Names
- Nouhuysia pachyphylla
- Thick-leaved Nouhuysia
- Thick-leaved Tree-sedge
Synonyms
- Idenburgia pachyphylla Gilg & Schltr. [unknown]
Description
Nouhuysia pachyphylla (also called Pachyphylla Nouhuysia, among many other common names) is a species of shrub in the family Acanthaceae. It is native to New Guinea and is found in moist areas, such as marshes, swamps, and wet meadows. It grows up to 2 m tall and has a stem diameter of up to 5 cm.
Uses & Benefits
Nouhuysia pachyphylla is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Nouhuysia pachyphylla is a small, yellowish-green spikelet. The seeds are small, dark brown and triangular in shape. The seedlings are slender, with a single, narrow leaf and a short stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Nouhuysia pachyphylla is a tropical shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from mature stems and placed in a rooting hormone before being planted in a well-drained soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and regular watering.
Where to Find Nouhuysia pachyphylla
Nouhuysia pachyphylla can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Nouhuysia pachyphylla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Nouhuysia pachyphylla?
Nouhuysia pachyphylla
What is the family of Nouhuysia pachyphylla?
Apocynaceae
Where is Nouhuysia pachyphylla found?
Venezuela
Species in the Nouhuysia genus
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Allanblackia marienii,
Allanblackia staneriana,
Allanblackia stuhlmannii,
Allanblackia ulugurensis,
Chrysochlamys allenii,
Chrysochlamys alterninervia,
Chrysochlamys angustifolia,
Chrysochlamys balboa,
Chrysochlamys bracteolata,
Chrysochlamys caribaea,
Chrysochlamys colombiana,
Chrysochlamys conferta,
Chrysochlamys cuneata,
Chrysochlamys dependens,
Chrysochlamys eclipes,
Chrysochlamys floribunda,
Chrysochlamys glauca,
Chrysochlamys gloriosa,
Chrysochlamys goudotii,
Chrysochlamys guatemaltecana,
Chrysochlamys laxa,
Chrysochlamys macrophylla,
Chrysochlamys membranacea,
Chrysochlamys membrillensis,
Chrysochlamys micrantha,
Chrysochlamys multiflora,
Chrysochlamys myrcioides,
Chrysochlamys nicaraguensis,
Chrysochlamys pachypoda,
Chrysochlamys pauciflora,
Chrysochlamys pavonii,
Chrysochlamys psychotriifolia,
Chrysochlamys silvicola,
Chrysochlamys skutchii,
Chrysochlamys tenuifolia,
Chrysochlamys tenuis,
Chrysochlamys ulei,
Chrysochlamys weberbaueri,
Chrysochlamys chrisharonii,
Clusia nipensis,
Clusia pachamamae,
Clusia abbottii,
Clusia acuminata,
Clusia aemygdioi,
Clusia alainii,