Status:
valid
Authors:
(Rech.f.) Selvi & Bigazzi
Source:
ksu
Year:
2001
Citation Micro:
Pl. Syst. Evol. 227: 12 (2001)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000379733
Common Names
- Nonea monticola
- Monticola Nonea
- Nonea
Description
Nonea monticola (also called Mountain nonea, among many other common names) is a perennial sedge with a creeping rhizome and ascending culms. It is native to India, China, and Southeast Asia, and is found in wet grasslands, marshes, and swamps.
Uses & Benefits
Nonea monticola is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: Small, white flowers with five petals. Seed: Small, black, and round. Seedlings: Oval-shaped leaves with a pointed tip.
Cultivation and Propagation
Nonea monticola is a perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, moist soil.
Where to Find Nonea monticola
Nonea monticola is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Philippines. It can be found in moist, shady areas, such as near streams and in wetland habitats.
Nonea monticola FAQ
What is the scientific name of Nonea monticola?
Nonea monticola
What is the common name of Nonea monticola?
Monticola Nonea
What is the natural habitat of Nonea monticola?
Dry grasslands and rocky slopes
Species in the Nonea genus
Nonea echioides,
Nonea decurrens,
Nonea calceolaris,
Nonea caspica,
Nonea anchusoides,
Nonea alpestris,
Nonea anomala,
Nonea polychroma,
Nonea pisidica,
Nonea philistaea,
Nonea pulla,
Nonea palmyrensis,
Nonea pallens,
Nonea ovczinnikovii,
Nonea setosa,
Nonea popovii,
Nonea rosea,
Nonea pulmonarioides,
Nonea monticola,
Nonea heterostemon,
Nonea flavescens,
Nonea minutiflora,
Nonea micrantha,
Nonea macrosperma,
Nonea hypoleia,
Nonea macrantha,
Nonea intermedia,
Nonea lutea,
Nonea longiflora,
Nonea karsensis,
Nonea macropoda,
Nonea stenosolen,
Nonea vivianii,
Nonea vesicaria,
Nonea versicolor,
Nonea calycina,
Nonea persica,
Nonea armeniaca,
Nonea melanocarpa,
Nonea rossica,
Nonea taurica,
Nonea turcomanica,
Nonea kandaharensis,
Nonea edgeworthii,
Nonea viviani,
Nonea dumanii,
Nonea iranica,
Species in the Boraginaceae family
Actinocarya acaulis,
Actinocarya tibetica,
Adelocaryum coelestinum,
Adelocaryum flexuosum,
Adelocaryum malabaricum,
Adelocaryum nebulicola,
Adelocaryum lambertianum,
Aegonychon purpurocaeruleum,
Aegonychon zollingeri,
Aegonychon purpurea-coeruleum,
Aegonychon calabricum,
Aegonychon calabrum,
Afrotysonia africana,
Afrotysonia glochidiata,
Afrotysonia pilosicaulis,
Alkanna amana,
Alkanna angustifolia,
Alkanna areolata,
Alkanna attilae,
Alkanna aucheriana,
Alkanna auranitica,
Alkanna bracteosa,
Alkanna caliensis,
Alkanna cappadocica,
Alkanna confusa,
Alkanna corcyrensis,
Alkanna cordifolia,
Alkanna dumanii,
Alkanna frigida,
Alkanna froedinii,
Alkanna galilaea,
Alkanna graeca,
Alkanna haussknechtii,
Alkanna hellenica,
Alkanna hirsutissima,
Alkanna hispida,
Alkanna incana,
Alkanna intercedens,
Alkanna jordanovii,
Alkanna kotschyana,
Alkanna leiocarpa,
Alkanna leptophylla,
Alkanna lutea,
Alkanna macrophylla,
Alkanna macrosiphon,
Alkanna maleolens,
Alkanna megacarpa,
Alkanna methanaea,
Alkanna milliana,
Alkanna mughlae,