Status:
valid
Authors:
(T.Yamaz.) D.Y.Hong
Source:
ksu
Year:
1980
Citation Micro:
Bot. Not. 133: 566 (1980)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000427491
Common Names
- Wulfeniopsis nepalensis
- Nepalensis wulfeniopsis
- Wulfeniopsis
Description
Wulfeniopsis nepalensis (also called Nepal Wulfeniopsis, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Nepal. It grows in moist habitats such as wet meadows, swamps, and along streams. It has a creeping habit and produces small, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Wulfeniopsis nepalensis has been used for a variety of purposes, including as a source of food, for medicinal purposes, as a fuel source, and for construction materials.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: Bright yellow, with 4 petals. Seed: Small, black, and round. Seedlings: Long and thin, with a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Wulfeniopsis nepalensis can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and placed in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, sunny location.
Where to Find Wulfeniopsis nepalensis
Wulfeniopsis nepalensis is native to the Himalayan region and can be found in countries such as India, Nepal, and Bhutan.
Wulfeniopsis nepalensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Wulfeniopsis nepalensis?
Wulfeniopsis nepalensis
What is the common name of Wulfeniopsis nepalensis?
Nepalese Wulfeniopsis
What is the natural habitat of Wulfeniopsis nepalensis?
It is found in the Himalayan region
Species in the Wulfeniopsis 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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:908228-1: 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].