Status:
valid
Authors:
F.J.Mou & D.X.Zhang
Source:
wcs
Year:
2010
Citation Micro:
Bot. Stud. (Taipei) 51: 123 (2010)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000918707
Common Names
- Rubovietnamia nonggangensis
- Nonggangensis's Rubovietnamia
- Rubovietnamia
Description
Rubovietnamia nonggangensis (also called Nonggang Bristle Rush, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to China. It grows in wetland habitats, such as marshes, swamps, and bogs.
Uses & Benefits
Rubovietnamia nonggangensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a windbreak. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including headaches, colds, and digestive issues.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Rubovietnamia nonggangensis has small, white flowers, with long, thin seed capsules that contain small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and delicate, with light green leaves and a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Rubovietnamia nonggangensis is a perennial shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown on a moist, well-draining medium and kept in a warm, humid environment. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature stems and placed in a moist, well-draining soil. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until established.
Where to Find Rubovietnamia nonggangensis
Rubovietnamia nonggangensis is native to Vietnam.
Species in the Rubovietnamia genus
Species in the Rubiaceae family
Acranthera abbreviata,
Acranthera anamallica,
Acranthera athroophlebia,
Acranthera atropella,
Acranthera aurantiaca,
Acranthera axilliflora,
Acranthera bullata,
Acranthera capitata,
Acranthera ceylanica,
Acranthera didymocarpa,
Acranthera endertii,
Acranthera frutescens,
Acranthera grandiflora,
Acranthera hallieri,
Acranthera hirtostipula,
Acranthera involucrata,
Acranthera johannis-winkleri,
Acranthera lanceolata,
Acranthera longipes,
Acranthera longipetiolata,
Acranthera maculata,
Acranthera megaphylla,
Acranthera monantha,
Acranthera nieuwenhuisii,
Acranthera ophiorhizoides,
Acranthera parviflora,
Acranthera philippensis,
Acranthera ruttenii,
Acranthera salmonea,
Acranthera siamensis,
Acranthera siliquosa,
Acranthera simalurensis,
Acranthera sinensis,
Acranthera strigosa,
Acranthera tomentosa,
Acranthera variegata,
Acranthera velutinervia,
Acranthera yatesii,
Acranthera philippinensis,
Acranthera burmanica,
Acranthera virescens,
Acranthera hoangii,
Acranthera collina,
Acrobotrys discolor,
Acrosynanthus jamaicensis,
Acrosynanthus latifolius,
Acrosynanthus minor,
Acrosynanthus ovatus,
Acrosynanthus parvifolius,
Acrosynanthus revolutus,
References
Feng Juan Mou: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.J.Mou' in the authors string.