Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
nudiflora
ID:
509237

Status:
valid

Authors:
(F.Muell.) Rye & Kellermann

Source:
cmp

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 16: 302 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000508569

Common Names

  • Blackallia nudiflora
  • Nudiflorous Blackallia
  • Nudiflorous African Violet

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Synonyms

  • Blackallia biloba C.A.Gardner [unknown]
  • Cryptandra nudiflora F.Muell. [unknown]

Description

Blackallia nudiflora (also called Naked-flowered Blackallia, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to the Himalayas. It is found in moist, shady forests and along streams and rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Blackallia nudiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Blackallia nudiflora has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Blackallia nudiflora can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a potting mix. Both methods should be done in spring or summer for best results.

Where to Find Blackallia nudiflora

Blackallia nudiflora can be found in Australia.

Blackallia nudiflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Blackallia nudiflora?

Blackallia nudiflora

What is the family of Blackallia nudiflora?

Asteraceae

Where is Blackallia nudiflora found?

Brazil

Species in the Blackallia genus

Species in the Rhamnaceae family

Adolphia californica, Adolphia infesta, Alphitonia pomaderroides, Alphitonia carolinensis, Alphitonia excelsa, Alphitonia ferruginea, Alphitonia franguloides, Alphitonia incana, Alphitonia macrocarpa, Alphitonia marquesensis, Alphitonia neocaledonica, Alphitonia petriei, Alphitonia philippinensis, Alphitonia ponderosa, Alphitonia whitei, Alphitonia zizyphoides, Alphitonia oblata, Alvimiantha tricamerata, Ampelozizyphus guaquirensis, Ampelozizyphus amazonicus, Ampelozizyphus kuripacorum, Araracuara vetusta, Auerodendron acuminatum, Auerodendron acunae, Auerodendron cubense, Auerodendron glaucescens, Auerodendron jamaicense, Auerodendron martii, Auerodendron northropianum, Auerodendron pauciflorum, Auerodendron reticulatum, Auerodendron truncatum, Bathiorhamnus capuronii, Bathiorhamnus dentatus, Bathiorhamnus macrocarpus, Bathiorhamnus reticulatus, Bathiorhamnus vohemarensis, Bathiorhamnus cryptophorus, Bathiorhamnus louvelii, Berchemia annamensis, Berchemia arisanensis, Berchemia barbigera, Berchemia brachycarpa, Berchemia burmanniana, Berchemia cinerascens, Berchemia compressicarpa, Berchemia discolor, Berchemia edgeworthii, Berchemia elmeri, Berchemia flavescens,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2606448: Based on the initial data import
Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.
Barbara Lynette Rye (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rye' in the authors string.
Jürgen Kellermann (b.1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kellermann' in the authors string.