Status:
valid
Authors:
Fijten
Source:
wcs
Year:
1975
Citation Micro:
Blumea 22: 416 (1975)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000895700
Common Names
- Rehia nervata
- Nervata Rehia
- Rehia's Nervata
Description
Rehia nervata (also called veined rehia, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to tropical Asia. It typically grows to a height of 1–2 m (3–6 ft) and has small, green leaves. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and is often found in tropical rainforests.
Uses & Benefits
Rehia nervata has been used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties. It has also been used as a natural insect repellent and to treat skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Reimaria aberrans are small and yellow in color. The seeds are small, black, and have a hard outer shell. The seedlings are thin and have a single leaf that is oval in shape.
Cultivation and Propagation
Rehia nervata is a perennial herb that is native to the southeastern United States. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division in the spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in the fall or spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination.
Where to Find Rehia nervata
Rehia nervata is native to Central America, and can be found in tropical and subtropical moist forests.
Species in the Rehia genus
Species in the Poaceae family
Achnatherum pekinense,
Achnatherum pubicalyx,
Achnatherum sibiricum,
Achnatherum turcomanicum,
Achnatherum brandisii,
Achnatherum bromoides,
Achnatherum calamagrostis,
Achnatherum confusum,
Achnatherum inebrians,
Achnatherum jacquemontii,
Achnatherum virescens,
Achnatherum paradoxum,
Achnatherum nakaii,
Achnatherum pelliotii,
Achnatherum haussknechtii,
Achnatherum mandavillei,
Achnatherum pilosum,
Achnatherum parviflorum,
Achnatherum staintonii,
Aciachne acicularis,
Aciachne flagellifera,
Aciachne pulvinata,
Acidosasa breviclavata,
Acidosasa brilletii,
Acidosasa chinensis,
Acidosasa edulis,
Acidosasa glauca,
Acidosasa guangxiensis,
Acidosasa lingchuanensis,
Acidosasa nanunica,
Acidosasa notata,
Acidosasa purpurea,
Acidosasa venusta,
Acidosasa carinata,
Acostia gracilis,
Acrachne henrardiana,
Acrachne perrieri,
Acrachne racemosa,
Acritochaete volkensii,
Acroceras amplectens,
Acroceras attenuatum,
Acroceras boivinii,
Acroceras bosseri,
Acroceras calcicola,
Acroceras chaseae,
Acroceras diffusum,
Acroceras elegans,
Acroceras excavatum,
Acroceras fluminense,
Acroceras gabunense,
References
F. Fijten: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fijten' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:218432-2: 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].