Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
nemorosa
ID:
381974

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Douglas ex Lindl.) Straw

Source:
cmp

Year:
1966

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 18: 85 (1966)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000381306

Common Names

  • Nothochelone nemorosa
  • Nemorosa Nothochelone
  • Nothochelone Nemorosa

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Description

Nothochelone nemorosa (also called Wood Nothochelone, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South Africa. It is a low-growing plant with small, white flowers and long, narrow leaves. It grows in dry, sunny areas, such as grasslands, scrublands, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Nothochelone nemorosa is used as an herbal remedy to treat digestive issues, such as indigestion, nausea, and vomiting. It is also used to treat skin ailments, such as eczema and psoriasis.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Nothochelone nemorosa is a small, white flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oblong-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a white stem and green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nothochelone nemorosa can be propagated by division of clumps in spring or early summer. Plant in moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Water regularly during the growing season, but do not overwater. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage further blooming.

Where to Find Nothochelone nemorosa

Nothochelone nemorosa can be found in the Mediterranean and parts of Africa, including Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia, Libya, Egypt, and Sudan.

Nothochelone nemorosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nothochelone nemorosa?

Nothochelone nemorosa

What type of plant is Nothochelone nemorosa?

Perennial forb

What is the growth habit of Nothochelone nemorosa?

Erect, branching

Species in the Nothochelone genus

Species in the Plantaginaceae family

Acanthorrhinum ramosissimum, Adenosma annamense, Adenosma bracteosum, Adenosma camphoratum, Adenosma cordifolium, Adenosma debilis, Adenosma elsholtzioides, Adenosma glutinosum, Adenosma hirsutum, Adenosma indianum, Adenosma inopinatum, Adenosma javanicum, Adenosma macrophyllum, Adenosma malabaricum, Adenosma microcephalum, Adenosma muelleri, Adenosma nelsonioides, Adenosma papuana, Adenosma punctata, Adenosma retusilobum, Adenosma subrepens, Adenosma ternata, Adenosma thorelii, Agathelpis adunca, Agathelpis brevifolia, Agathelpis mucronata, Albraunia foveopilosa, Albraunia fugax, Albraunia psilosperma, Anamaria heterophylla, Anarrhinum bellidifolium, Anarrhinum corsicum, Anarrhinum duriminium, Anarrhinum forsskaolii, Anarrhinum fruticosum, Anarrhinum intermedium, Anarrhinum laxiflorum, Anarrhinum longipedicellatum, Anarrhinum orientale, Anarrhinum pedatum, Anarrhinum forskaohlii, Ancistrostylis harmandii, Angelonia acuminatissima, Angelonia alternifolia, Angelonia angustifolia, Angelonia arguta, Angelonia biflora, Angelonia bisaccata, Angelonia blanchetii, Angelonia campestris,

References

John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.
David Douglas (1799-1834): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Douglas' in the authors string.
Richard Myron Straw (1926-2012): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Straw' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:170358-2: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].