Status:
valid
Authors:
(Blume) Blume
Source:
tro
Year:
1856
Citation Micro:
Mus. Bot. 2: 137 (1856)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001280969
Common Names
- Nothocnide repanda
- Repanda Nothocnide
- Climbing Fern
Description
Nothocnide repanda (also called Repand Nothocnide, among many other common names) is a perennial fern native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It has a woody stem and grows up to 1 meter in height. It is found in open grasslands, desert scrub, and dry washes.
Uses & Benefits
Nothocnide repanda is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal herb to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, coughs, and digestive issues. It is also used as an herbal supplement to boost the immune system and improve overall health.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Nothocnide repanda is a small yellow flower with a red center. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Nothocnide repanda is a tropical evergreen fern that grows best in partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is by spores or division.
Where to Find Nothocnide repanda
Nothocnide repanda is native to the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Italy, and Greece.
Nothocnide repanda FAQ
What is the scientific name of Nothocnide repanda?
Nothocnide repanda
What is the common name of Nothocnide repanda?
Rounded-leaf nettle
What is the natural habitat of Nothocnide repanda?
Tropical and subtropical regions
Species in the Nothocnide genus
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,