Nasa weigendii
NameNasa weigendii
Scientific NameNasa weigendii Weigend & E.Rodr.
Plant FamilyLoasaceae
Natural HabitatThis species is endemic to Peru, primarily found in dry inter-Andean valleys. It typically grows on rocky slopes or in disturbed areas within the Cajamarca region.
Parts Used
Medicinal Actions
Traditional UsesNo well-documented traditional medicinal uses are currently known for Nasa weigendii. Information regarding its ethnobotanical applications is scarce in scientific literature.
Preparation Methods
Contraindications & WarningsDue to a lack of documented medicinal uses, specific contraindications for internal or external application are not known. However, contact with the plant's stinging hairs, common in the Loasaceae family, may cause skin irritation.
Cultivation NotesSpecific cultivation notes for Nasa weigendii are not widely documented. Given its natural habitat, it likely thrives in well-draining, rocky soils and requires full sun. It is probably sensitive to overwatering and may be propagated from seed or cuttings.
Rarityvery-rare
Description
Nasa weigendii is a perennial herb or subshrub characterized by its deeply lobed leaves and distinctive flowers. The flowers typically feature five white to yellowish petals, a green calyx, and a complex central structure with prominent red, orange, and yellow staminodes and stamens. Like many species in its family, it may possess stinging hairs.
