Naufraga balearica - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Constance & Cannon
Source:
cmp
Year:
1967
Citation Micro:
Feddes Repert. 71: 3 (1967)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000379563
Common Names
- Naufraga balearica
- Balearic Sea-Lettuce
- Sea-Lettuce
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Naufraga balearica (also called Balearic Naufraga, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It is a small, erect herb with a woody stem and small, white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as forests and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Naufraga balearica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases, wounds, and inflammation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Naufraga balearica has small, yellow-green flowers and small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem with two leaves at the top.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Naufraga balearica is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers a well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some waterlogging. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Naufraga balearica
Naufraga balearica can be found in the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean, from the Canary Islands to the British Isles.
Naufraga balearica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Naufraga balearica?
Naufraga balearica
What is the common name of Naufraga balearica?
Balearic Seagrass
Where is Naufraga balearica native to?
India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar
Species in the Naufraga genus
Species in the Apiaceae family
Aciphylla anomala, Aciphylla aurea, Aciphylla cartilaginea, Aciphylla colensoi, Aciphylla congesta, Aciphylla crenulata, Aciphylla crosby-smithii, Aciphylla cuthbertiana, Aciphylla dieffenbachii, Aciphylla dissecta, Aciphylla divisa, Aciphylla dobsonii, Aciphylla ferox, Aciphylla flexuosa, Aciphylla glacialis, Aciphylla glaucescens, Aciphylla gracilis, Aciphylla hectori, Aciphylla hookeri, Aciphylla horrida, Aciphylla indurata, Aciphylla inermis, Aciphylla kirkii, Aciphylla latibracteata, Aciphylla lecomtei, Aciphylla leighii, Aciphylla lyallii, Aciphylla monroi, Aciphylla montana, Aciphylla multisecta, Aciphylla pinnatifida, Aciphylla polita, Aciphylla poppelwellii, Aciphylla scott-thomsonii, Aciphylla similis, Aciphylla simplex, Aciphylla simplicifolia, Aciphylla spedeni, Aciphylla squarrosa, Aciphylla stannensis, Aciphylla subflabellata, Aciphylla takahea, Aciphylla traillii, Aciphylla traversii, Aciphylla trifoliolata, Aciphylla verticillata, Acronema alpinum, Acronema astrantiifolium, Acronema brevipedicellatum, Acronema bryophilum,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2379712: Based on the initial data import
Lincoln Constance (1909-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Constance' in the authors string.
J. F. M. Cannon (1930-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cannon' in the authors string.