Status:
valid
Authors:
Batt.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1903
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 50: 469 (1903)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000378801
Common Names
- Nucularia perrinii
- Perrin's Nucularia
- Nucularia
Synonyms
- Nucularia perrinii incrassata Maire [unknown]
Description
Nucularia perrinii (also called 'Perrin's Nucularia', among many other common names) is an annual plant native to Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia. It has small, yellow-brown flowers and grows to a height of 0.3 meters. It is found in moist, grassy areas and is tolerant of shade.
Uses & Benefits
Nucularia perrinii is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Nucularia perrinii is a small, yellowish-green spikelet. The seeds are small, dark brown and triangular in shape. The seedlings are slender, with a single, narrow leaf and a short stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Nucularia perrinii is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or from seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It can tolerate drought and is often grown as an ornamental in gardens.
Where to Find Nucularia perrinii
Nucularia perrinii can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Nucularia perrinii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Nucularia perrinii?
Nucularia perrinii
What is the common name of Nucularia perrinii?
Perrinii's Nucularia
What type of plant is Nucularia perrinii?
It is a shrub
Species in the Nucularia genus
Species in the Amaranthaceae family
Achyranthes arborescens,
Achyranthes aspera,
Achyranthes bidentata,
Achyranthes diandra,
Achyranthes fasciculata,
Achyranthes mangarevica,
Achyranthes marchionica,
Achyranthes margaretarum,
Achyranthes mutica,
Achyranthes splendens,
Achyranthes talbotii,
Achyranthes shahii,
Achyropsis avicularis,
Achyropsis filifolia,
Achyropsis fruticulosa,
Achyropsis gracilis,
Achyropsis laniceps,
Achyropsis leptostachya,
Acroglochin obtusifolia,
Acroglochin persicarioides,
Aerva artemisioides,
Aerva caudata,
Aerva congesta,
Aerva coriacea,
Aerva edulis,
Aerva glabrata,
Aerva humbertii,
Aerva javanica,
Aerva lanata,
Aerva leucura,
Aerva madagassica,
Aerva microphylla,
Aerva monsonia,
Aerva radicans,
Aerva revoluta,
Aerva sanguinolenta,
Aerva timorensis,
Aerva triangularifolia,
Aerva villosa,
Aerva wightii,
Agathophora alopecuroides,
Agriophyllum lateriflorum,
Agriophyllum latifolium,
Agriophyllum minus,
Agriophyllum montasirii,
Agriophyllum paletzkianum,
Agriophyllum squarrosum,
Allenrolfea occidentalis,
Allenrolfea patagonica,
Allenrolfea vaginata,