Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
mollissima
ID:
381674

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Blume) Chew

Source:
ksu

Year:
1969

Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Singapore 24: 365 (1969)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000381006

Common Names

  • Mollis Nothocnide
  • Mollis False-heather
  • Mollis False-heath

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Synonyms

  • Urtica mollissima Blume [illegitimate]
  • Pipturus mollissimus Wedd. [unknown]
  • Pseudopipturus mollissimus (Wedd.) Merr. [unknown]
  • Perlarius mollissimus (Wedd.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Pipturus repandus mollissimus (Wedd.) J.J.Sm. [unknown]

Description

Nothocnide mollissima (also called Soft-leaved umbrella-sedge, among many other common names) is a species of sedge in the Cyperaceae family. It is a perennial grass-like plant with small, thin, grass-like leaves, reaching up to 10 cm tall. It is native to Europe, North Africa, and temperate Asia, and is found in moist meadows and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Nothocnide mollissima is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Nothocnide mollissima are small, white and fragrant. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings are slender and have a single, upright stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nothocnide mollissima is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or division of the root system. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and should be grown in full sun or partial shade. It requires regular watering and is best propagated in the spring or early summer.

Where to Find Nothocnide mollissima

Nothocnide mollissima is native to China, India, Japan, and Southeast Asia.

Nothocnide mollissima FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nothocnide mollissima?

Nothocnide mollissima

What type of soil does Nothocnide mollissima prefer?

Nothocnide mollissima prefers moist, well-drained soil.

What is the natural habitat of Nothocnide mollissima?

Nothocnide mollissima is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world.

Species in the Urticaceae family

Archiboehmeria atrata, Astrothalamus reticulatus, Australina flaccida, Australina pusilla, Australina pusilla, Boehmeria aspera, Boehmeria balslevii, Boehmeria beyeri, Boehmeria brevirostris, Boehmeria bullata, Boehmeria burgeriana, Boehmeria caudata, Boehmeria celtidifolia, Boehmeria clidemioides, Boehmeria conica, Boehmeria cylindrica, Boehmeria densiflora, Boehmeria depauperata, Boehmeria didymogyne, Boehmeria dura, Boehmeria egregia, Boehmeria excelsa, Boehmeria grandis, Boehmeria hamiltoniana, Boehmeria helferi, Boehmeria heterophylla, Boehmeria holosericea, Boehmeria japonica, Boehmeria kiusiana, Boehmeria kurzii, Boehmeria lanceolata, Boehmeria martii, Boehmeria multiflora, Boehmeria nakashimae, Boehmeria nivea, Boehmeria ourantha, Boehmeria pavonii, Boehmeria penduliflora, Boehmeria pilosiuscula, Boehmeria platanifolia, Boehmeria polystachya, Boehmeria radiata, Boehmeria ramiflora, Boehmeria repens, Boehmeria rugosissima, Boehmeria siamensis, Boehmeria sieboldiana, Boehmeria spicigera, Boehmeria splitgerbera, Boehmeria ternifolia,

References

Carl Ludwig Blume (1796-1862): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Blume' in the authors string.
Wee-Lek Chew (b.1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chew' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:854792-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.