Nissolia weberbaueri - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Harms) T.M.Moura & Fort.-Perez
Source:
wcvp
Year:
2018
Citation Micro:
Novon26: 209 (2018)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001423865
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Nissolia weberbaueri (also called Weberbauer's Nissolia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Brassicaceae family. It is native to Peru. It grows in subtropical or tropical dry shrubland, subtropical or tropical dry lowland grassland, and subtropical or tropical dry montane grassland habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Nissolia weberbaueri is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Nissolia weberbaueri is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Nissolia weberbaueri can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature stems and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Nissolia weberbaueri
Nissolia weberbaueri is native to tropical Africa.
Nissolia weberbaueri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Nissolia weberbaueri?
Nissolia weberbaueri
What is the common name of Nissolia weberbaueri?
Weberbauer's nissolia
Where is Nissolia weberbaueri found?
Nissolia weberbaueri is found in South America.
Species in the Nissolia genus
Nissolia hintonii, Nissolia laxior, Nissolia leiogyne, Nissolia montana, Nissolia pringlei, Nissolia setosa, Nissolia chiapensis, Nissolia fruticosa, Nissolia platycalyx, Nissolia platycarpa, Nissolia schottii, Nissolia wislizeni, Nissolia microptera, Nissolia gentryi, Nissolia ruddiae, Nissolia longiloba, Nissolia tomentosa, Nissolia vincentina, Nissolia weberbaueri, Nissolia blanchetiana, Nissolia peruviana, Nissolia chacoensis, Nissolia klugii, Nissolia latisiliqua, Nissolia longiflora, Nissolia acutifolia, Nissolia brasiliensis, Nissolia nigricans, Nissolia bracteosa, Nissolia rondonensis, Nissolia subulata, Nissolia stipulata,
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
Hermann Harms (1870-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Harms' in the authors string.
Ana Paula Fortuna-Perez: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fort.-Perez' in the authors string.
Tânia Maria Moura (b.1979): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.M.Moura' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77191264-1: Based on the initial data import
Legume Data Portal link for: Nissolia weberbaueri (Harms) T.M.Moura & Fort.-Perez: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.