Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Species:
nivea
ID:
1246099

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.W.Hill

Source:
tro

Year:
1932

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1932: 79 (1932)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001245437

Common Names

  • Nototriche nivea
  • Snowy Nototriche
  • Nivea Nototriche

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Description

Nototriche nivea (also called Nivea, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It is found in dry and moist forests, woodlands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Nototriche nivea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It can also be used to make jams, jellies, and syrups.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Nototriche nivea are small and white, with five petals. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nototriche nivea can be propagated by seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. The soil should be kept moist but not wet. The plant prefers bright indirect light.

Where to Find Nototriche nivea

Nototriche nivea can be found in the tropical forests of India, Bangladesh, and Myanmar.

Nototriche nivea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nototriche nivea?

Nototriche nivea

What is the common name of Nototriche nivea?

Snowy Nototriche

What is the natural habitat of Nototriche nivea?

Mountain meadows and rocky slopes in the Mediterranean

Species in the Nototriche genus

Nototriche cupuliformis, Nototriche chuculaensis, Nototriche calchaquensis, Nototriche cajonensis, Nototriche caesia, Nototriche cabrerae, Nototriche castillonii, Nototriche sleumeri, Nototriche rohmederi, Nototriche viridula, Nototriche pulvilla, Nototriche pseudopichinchensis, Nototriche macrotuba, Nototriche glabra, Nototriche friesii, Nototriche lobbii, Nototriche kurtzii, Nototriche hunzikeri, Nototriche alternata, Nototriche argentea, Nototriche borussica, Nototriche clandestina, Nototriche compacta, Nototriche condensata, Nototriche congesta, Nototriche copon, Nototriche epileuca, Nototriche famatinensis, Nototriche flabellata, Nototriche foetida, Nototriche glacialis, Nototriche glauca, Nototriche hieronymi, Nototriche jamesonii, Nototriche longirostris, Nototriche longissima, Nototriche lorentzii, Nototriche mandoniana, Nototriche meyenii, Nototriche nana, Nototriche niederleinii, Nototriche nigrescens, Nototriche obtusa, Nototriche orbignyana, Nototriche ovata, Nototriche purpurascens, Nototriche pusilla, Nototriche rugosa, Nototriche sajamensis, Nototriche sulphurea,

Species in the Malvaceae family

Abelmoschus angulosus, Abelmoschus caillei, Abelmoschus crinitus, Abelmoschus esculentus, Abelmoschus ficulneus, Abelmoschus hostilis, Abelmoschus magnificus, Abelmoschus manihot, Abelmoschus moschatus, Abelmoschus muliensis, Abelmoschus sagittifolius, Abelmoschus enbeepeegearensis, Abroma augustum, Abutilon abutiloides, Abutilon affine, Abutilon alii, Abutilon amplum, Abutilon andrewsianum, Abutilon andrieuxii, Abutilon anglosomaliae, Abutilon angulatum, Abutilon anodoides, Abutilon appendiculatum, Abutilon arenarium, Abutilon arequipense, Abutilon auritum, Abutilon austroafricanum, Abutilon badium, Abutilon balansae, Abutilon bastardioides, Abutilon benedictum, Abutilon berlandieri, Abutilon bidentatum, Abutilon bracteosum, Abutilon buchii, Abutilon burandtii, Abutilon bussei, Abutilon californicum, Abutilon calliphyllum, Abutilon carinatum, Abutilon coahuilae, Abutilon commutatum, Abutilon cryptopetalum, Abutilon cuspidatum, Abutilon densiflorum, Abutilon dinteri, Abutilon dispermum, Abutilon divaricatum, Abutilon dugesii, Abutilon durandoi,

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