Nicandra john-tyleriana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
john-tyleriana
ID:
1024287
Status:
valid
Authors:
S.Leiva & Pereyra
Source:
SolanaceaeSource.org
Year:
2007
Citation Micro:
Arnaldoa 14(1): 46 (45-52; figs. 1-2). 2007 [Jul 2007]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001023625
Common Names
- Nicandra john-tyleriana
- John-Tyler's Nicotiana
- John-Tyler's Tobacco
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Nicandra john-tyleriana (also called John-Tyler's nicandra, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It has a grey-green bark and its leaves are grey-green, oval-shaped and have a leathery texture. It grows in dry grasslands, deserts and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Nicandra john-tyleriana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used as a windbreak and has a high tolerance for drought. It has a high nutritional value and can be used as a food source for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Nicandra john-tyleriana are small, yellow and star-shaped. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have thin, light green leaves.
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Nicandra john-tyleriana is a perennial herb that can be grown from seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done in the spring or summer when the soil is warm. Seeds should be sown in a shallow tray and lightly covered with soil. Division can be done by carefully separating the roots and replanting in a pot with moist soil. Keep the soil moist and the plants should establish in a few weeks.
Where to Find Nicandra john-tyleriana
Nicandra john-tyleriana is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America. It is found in moist, shady areas in the understory of the forest.
Species in the Nicandra genus
Species in the Solanaceae family
References
Segundo Leiva Gonzales: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Leiva' in the authors string.
Erwin Manfred Pereyra Villanueva (b.2007): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pereyra' in the authors string.
Solanaceae Source record for this taxon: Based on the initial data import