Shangrilaia nana - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nana
ID:
1274647
Status:
valid
Authors:
Al-Shehbaz, J.P.Yue & H.Sun
Source:
tro
Year:
2004
Citation Micro:
Novon 14: 272 (2004)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001273985
Common Names
- Shangrilaia nana
- Nana Shangrilaia
- Nana Shangrilaia Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Shangrilaia nana (also called dwarf shangrilaia, among many other common names) is a small shrub or subshrub that grows up to 0.3 m tall. It is native to the southeastern United States, from Texas to Florida and north to Virginia. It is found in open woods, thickets, and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Shangrilaia nana is a popular ornamental plant. It is often used in rock gardens and as a groundcover in shady areas. It is also used in erosion control projects and as a soil stabilizer.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Shangrilaia nana has small, white flowers that are followed by small, black berries. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, thin stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Shangrilaia nana is an evergreen, perennial plant native to Japan. It can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. To propagate from seeds, collect them when they are ripe and sow them on a moist, sterile, well-drained soil mix. To propagate from cuttings, take stem cuttings from a healthy plant and place them in a moist, sterile, well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist but not soggy and the cuttings should root within a few weeks.
Where to Find Shangrilaia nana
Shangrilaia nana can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Shangrilaia nana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Shangrilaia nana?
Shangrilaia nana
What is the common name of Shangrilaia nana?
Dwarf Shangrilaia
Where is Shangrilaia nana native to?
China
Species in the Shangrilaia genus
Species in the Brassicaceae family
Abdra brachycarpa, Abdra aprica, Acuston perenne, Aethionema rhodopaeum, Aethionema alanyae, Aethionema arabicum, Aethionema armenum, Aethionema capitatum, Aethionema carlsbergii, Aethionema carneum, Aethionema cephalanthum, Aethionema cordatum, Aethionema coridifolium, Aethionema demirizii, Aethionema diastrophis, Aethionema dumanii, Aethionema edentulum, Aethionema eunomioides, Aethionema fimbriatum, Aethionema froedinii, Aethionema gileadense, Aethionema glaucinum, Aethionema grandiflorum, Aethionema heterocarpum, Aethionema heterophyllum, Aethionema huber-morathii, Aethionema karamanicum, Aethionema lepidioides, Aethionema levandowskyi, Aethionema lycium, Aethionema marashicum, Aethionema membranaceum, Aethionema munzurense, Aethionema orbiculatum, Aethionema papillosum, Aethionema retsina, Aethionema saxatile, Aethionema schistosum, Aethionema semnanensis, Aethionema speciosum, Aethionema spicatum, Aethionema stylosum, Aethionema subulatum, Aethionema syriacum, Aethionema thesiifolium, Aethionema thomasianum, Aethionema transhyrcanum, Aethionema turcicum, Aethionema umbellatum, Aethionema virgatum,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50268791: Based on the initial data import
Sun Hang (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Sun' in the authors string.
Ihsan Ali Al-Shehbaz (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Al-Shehbaz' in the authors string.
Ji Pei Yue (b.1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.P.Yue' in the authors string.