Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
inaguensis
ID:
250122

Status:
valid

Authors:
Millsp.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Columb. Mus., Bot. Ser. 2: 177 (1906)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000249454

Common Names

  • Nashia inaguensis
  • Inagua Nashia
  • Inagua Plant

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Description

Nashia inaguensis (also called 'Inagua Bitterbush', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 meters tall. It is native to the Caribbean, South America, and Central America. It typically grows in dry, rocky, and sandy soils in tropical and subtropical regions.

Uses & Benefits

Nashia inaguensis is used as a medicinal plant and is also used as a source of timber for construction and furniture making.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Nashia inaguensis has small, yellow flowers, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nashia inaguensis is a shrub native to the Caribbean. It is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done through cuttings, which should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a mix of peat and sand.

Where to Find Nashia inaguensis

Nashia inaguensis can be found in tropical Africa, from Senegal to Ethiopia and south to Angola and Mozambique.

Nashia inaguensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nashia inaguensis?

Nashia inaguensis

What is the common name of Nashia inaguensis?

Inagua Nashia

What is the natural habitat of Nashia inaguensis?

Tropical rainforests of Central and South America

Species in the Nashia genus

Species in the Verbenaceae family

Acantholippia seriphioides, Aloysia unifacialis, Aloysia decipiens, Aloysia barbata, Aloysia brasiliensis, Aloysia castellanosii, Aloysia catamarcensis, Aloysia chamaedryfolia, Aloysia chiapensis, Aloysia citrodora, Aloysia crenata, Aloysia densispicata, Aloysia dusenii, Aloysia fiebrigii, Aloysia gentryi, Aloysia gratissima, Aloysia hatschbachii, Aloysia herrerae, Aloysia macrostachya, Aloysia nahuire, Aloysia oblanceolata, Aloysia ovatifolia, Aloysia peruviana, Aloysia polygalifolia, Aloysia polystachya, Aloysia pulchra, Aloysia salviifolia, Aloysia schulziana, Aloysia scorodonioides, Aloysia sonorensis, Aloysia spathulata, Aloysia virgata, Aloysia wrightii, Aloysia velutina, Aloysia cordata, Aloysia arequipensis, Aloysia coalcomana, Aloysia salsoloides, Aloysia deserticola, Aloysia trifida, Aloysia riojana, Aloysia tarapacana, Bouchea agrestis, Bouchea boliviana, Bouchea dissecta, Bouchea notabilis, Bouchea prismatica, Bouchea pseudochascanum, Bouchea rusbyi, Bouchea spathulata,

References

Charles Frederick Millspaugh (1854-1923): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Millsp.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:167140-2: 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].