Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
umbonata
ID:
381988

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hiern) Hilliard & B.L.Burtt

Source:
ksu

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 43: 399 (1986)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000381320

Common Names

  • Nemesia Umbonata
  • Umbonate Nemesia
  • Umbonate False Foxglove

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Description

Nemesia umbonata (also called Umbonate nemesia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Africa. It grows in dry areas, such as savannas and woodlands, and can reach up to 2 meters in height.

Uses & Benefits

Nemesia umbonata 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

Nemesia umbonata has white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is small, black, and round. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nemesia umbonata 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 Nemesia umbonata

Nemesia umbonata is native to South Africa and can be found in the Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, and Limpopo provinces.

Nemesia umbonata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nemesia umbonata?

Nemesia umbonata

What type of plant is Nemesia umbonata?

Perennial forb

What is the growth habit of Nemesia umbonata?

Erect, branching

Species in the Nemesia genus

Nemesia glabriuscula, Nemesia micrantha, Nemesia umbonata, Nemesia silvatica, Nemesia rupicola, Nemesia hemiptera, Nemesia williamsonii, Nemesia aurantia, Nemesia suaveolens, Nemesia acuminata, Nemesia affinis, Nemesia albiflora, Nemesia anfracta, Nemesia anisocarpa, Nemesia azurea, Nemesia barbata, Nemesia bicornis, Nemesia bodkinii, Nemesia brevicalcarata, Nemesia calcarata, Nemesia cheiranthus, Nemesia chrysolopha, Nemesia caerulea, Nemesia cynanchifolia, Nemesia denticulata, Nemesia diffusa, Nemesia euryceras, Nemesia fleckii, Nemesia floribunda, Nemesia fruticans, Nemesia glaucescens, Nemesia gracilis, Nemesia grandiflora, Nemesia hanoverica, Nemesia ionantha, Nemesia karasbergensis, Nemesia karroensis, Nemesia lanceolata, Nemesia leipoldtii, Nemesia ligulata, Nemesia lilacina, Nemesia linearis, Nemesia lucida, Nemesia macrocarpa, Nemesia macroceras, Nemesia maxii, Nemesia melissifolia, Nemesia pageae, Nemesia pallida, Nemesia parviflora,

Species in the Scrophulariaceae family

Alonsoa acutifolia, Alonsoa auriculata, Alonsoa caulialata, Alonsoa hirsuta, Alonsoa honoraria, Alonsoa linearis, Alonsoa meridionalis, Alonsoa minor, Alonsoa pallida, Alonsoa peduncularis, Alonsoa serrata, Alonsoa unilabiata, Ameroglossum pernambucense, Ameroglossum manoel-felixii, Ameroglossum alatum, Ameroglossum asperifolium, Ameroglossum bicolor, Ameroglossum fulniorum, Ameroglossum genaroanum, Ameroglossum intermedium, Ameroglossum xukuruorum, Androya decaryi, Antherothamnus pearsonii, Anticharis arabica, Anticharis ebracteata, Anticharis glandulosa, Anticharis imbricata, Anticharis inflata, Anticharis juncea, Anticharis scoparia, Anticharis senegalensis, Anticharis namibensis, Anticharis kaokoensis, Anticharis angolensis, Aptosimum albomarginatum, Aptosimum arenarium, Aptosimum decumbens, Aptosimum elongatum, Aptosimum eriocephalum, Aptosimum glandulosum, Aptosimum gossweileri, Aptosimum indivisum, Aptosimum lineare, Aptosimum marlothii, Aptosimum molle, Aptosimum neglectum, Aptosimum patulum, Aptosimum procumbens, Aptosimum pumilum, Aptosimum spinescens,

References

William Philip Hiern (1839-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hiern' in the authors string.
Olive Mary Hilliard (b.1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hilliard' in the authors string.
B. L. Burtt (1913-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Burtt' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:943292-1: 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].